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Gordon Orr

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Chief Executive Officer at Invest WindsorEssex
📍 Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Gordon Orr is the dual CEO of Invest WindsorEssex and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, leveraging over 30 years of experience in economic development and hospitality to drive regional growth. An alumnus of the University of Windsor and York University’s Schulich School of Business, he is recognized for his leadership and commitment to the region.

Deeply rooted in his hometown, Gordon is an active community leader with extensive volunteer experience, including serving as the founding President of the Windsor International Film Festival and on the boards of the University of Windsor and Maryvale Adolescent & Family Services. In 2023, he received a 25-year volunteer service award.

Unique fact: Gordon simultaneously leads both the official economic development agency and the destination marketing organization for the Windsor-Essex region.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

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Regional Economic Growth
As CEO of Invest WindsorEssex, he is focused on diversifying the local economy in sectors like agri-tech and health sciences while supporting the core automobility industry.
Tourism Development
He has led the region's destination marketing organization since 2011 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario in 2023 for his contributions.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Invest WindsorEssex
9-2011
CEO
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
1-2010 - 9-2011
Marketing & Communications Officer
Corporation of the City of Windsor
2-2003 - 12-2009
Managing Director
Convention & Visitors Bureau of Windsor, Essex County & Pelee Island
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Invest WindsorEssex names Gordon Orr as CEO, serving dual roles. Featured in CTV News
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Gordon Orr announced as Chief Executive Officer of Invest WindsorEssex. Featured in Invest WindsorEssex
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Education
1985 - 1989
Honours Bachelor of Arts
University of Windsor
Schulich School of Business
York University
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