David Duckworth, P. Eng., MBA, ICD.D

David Duckworth is the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Calgary, overseeing all municipal departments. Leveraging his background in Civil Engineering and an MBA from The University of British Columbia, he guides city operations and strategic initiatives like the Green Line infrastructure project to enhance public services for Calgarians.

David reflects fondly on playing hockey in his youth, citing the valuable life skills gained from the experience. He is dedicated to community engagement, spearheading partnerships with charitable organizations like the United Way and showing a passion for mentoring the next generation of public servants.

Under his leadership, Calgary became the only Canadian city to achieve the What Works Cities Gold Certification for its exceptional use of data in governance.