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Deborah Yedlin

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Business Commentator at CBC
📍 Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Deborah Yedlin is the President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and serves as the Chancellor of the University of Calgary. With over 20 years in business journalism for outlets like The Globe and Mail and CBC, she has deep expertise at the nexus of business and politics, complemented by an MBA from Queens University.

She is a dedicated community leader in Calgary, actively involved in numerous non-profits and arts organizations. Her civic engagement includes co-chairing major fundraising campaigns for United Way and the Calgary Cancer Centre, driven by a passion for community building and philanthropy learned from her parents.

Interesting fact: She pivoted from a successful career in investment banking on Wall Street and Bay Street to become a prominent journalist without formal journalism credentials.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Business Commentator
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Calgary's Economy
As head of the Chamber of Commerce, she is a vocal advocate for policies that support economic diversification, business growth, and talent attraction in Calgary.
Supporting Entrepreneurs
Her recent social media activity and Chamber initiatives show a strong focus on celebrating and supporting small business owners and founders in the city.
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Career

Work history

10-1996
Business Commentator
CBC
7-2018 - 6-2022
Chancellor
University of Calgary
4-2007 - 6-2018
Business Columnist
Calgary Herald
2002 - 2006
Western Business Columnist
The Globe and Mail
1992 - 1993
Associate, Corporate Finance
Burns Fry Ltd.
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Business commentator Deborah Yedlin. Featured in CBC Player
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Education
1989 - 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Queen's University
1979 - 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Alberta
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