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Christina Kakaflikas

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Director, Economic Development at City of Mississauga
📍 Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Christina Kakaflikas is the Director of Invest Mississauga, leading economic development for Canadas seventh-largest city. With over 25 years of experience, she focuses on growing key sectors like technology and life sciences and supporting business expansion. She holds Masters and Bachelors degrees from the University of Waterloo and Ryerson University, respectively.

Christina is passionate about creating economic opportunities that help businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. This drive extends to her community involvement, where she has a history of breaking new ground. She is a past President of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario and serves on the Canada-India Business Council board.

Unique fact: Christina was a player in the City of Torontos first-ever all-girls ball hockey league.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Director, Economic Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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Priorities

Topics Christina cares about

Tech Sector Growth
Actively promotes and discusses strategies for expanding Mississauga's technology sector and its impact on the local economy in interviews and public forums.
Diversity in Business
Leads an award-winning collaborative focused on improving gender equity and diversity within the life sciences sector, demonstrating a commitment to an inclusive economy.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
Director, Economic Development
City of Mississauga
2-2022 - 11-2022
Manager, Economic Development; Project Manager MiX
City of Markham
2-2020 - 2-2022
Acting Director, Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship
City of Markham
5-2007 - 1-2020
Manager, Economic Development
City of Markham
1-2001 - 4-2007
Investment Advisor, International
City of Toronto
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Media appearances

City of Mississauga Welcomes New Director of Economic Development. Featured in City of Mississauga (official news portal)
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Christina Kakaflikas New Director of Economic Development with City of Mississauga. Featured in InSauga.com
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
Ryerson University
Master's Degree
University of Waterloo
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