Christopher Rastrick, PhD

Christopher is a dynamic policy professional serving as Chief of Staff and Director of Operations at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. His career spans senior roles in government at the Treasury Board of Ontario and consulting at PwC. He holds a PhD from Western University, specializing in the comparative analysis of think tanks.

His deep interest in political science is evident in his extensive academic work. He has authored multiple books, including "Think Tanks in the US and EU" and the "Handbook on Think Tanks in Public Policy, " demonstrating a personal passion for research and transatlantic relations that complements his professional roles.

Unique fact: Christophers first book, which compares the role of policy institutes in Washington and Brussels, has been translated and published in Mandarin.