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Bruce Takefman, FDIP

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Board Member at International Economic Development Council
📍 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Bruce Takefman is the Founder and CEO of ResearchFDI, a leading marketing firm specializing in investment attraction. Recognized as a thought leader in foreign direct investment (FDI) and lead generation, he has grown his firm to a global presence. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University and is often described as professional, focused, and a born leader.

Bruce is a philanthropist with a passion for community engagement. He has been a multi-year sponsor for the St Thomas Sports Spectacular, an event that raises funds for Special Olympics Ontario and Community Living Elgin, organizations that help make sports more accessible within the community.

He started his company, ResearchFDI, from his bedroom in 2010, and it has since grown to over 75 full-time consultants worldwide.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Foreign Direct Investment
He is an internationally recognized thought leader on FDI trends and founded ResearchFDI to help economic developers attract over $5 billion in capital investment.
Economic Development
Serves on the Board of Directors for the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and tailors his company's services for economic developers.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Board Member
International Economic Development Council
1-2024 - 12-2025
Vice Chair International Advisory Committee
International Economic Development Council
8-2010
CEO and Founder
ResearchFDI
9-2006 - 8-2009
Account Executive
ROI Research on Investment
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Bruce Takefman, President and CEO of ResearchFDI Named as New IEDC Board Member. Featured in ResearchFDI
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Education
2002 - 2005
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Concordia University
1999 - 2001
Commerce
Dawson College
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