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Kapil Lakhotia

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President and CEO at London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)
📍 London, Ontario, Canada

As President & CEO of the London Economic Development Corporation, Kapil Lakhotia is a key architect of the regions economic growth. An economist by training, with degrees from Western University and the University of Waterloo, he has attracted over $10 billion in corporate investments, creating over 25, 000 jobs with major international companies.

Kapil is a dedicated community volunteer, serving on numerous boards including Kings University College and Pillar Non Profit Network. He is involved with charitable organizations like the United Way and Make-A-Wish Foundation. In his free time, he enjoys golf and squash and has a keen interest in Londons local arts and culture scene.

He established the Sita Lakhotia Memorial Award at Kings University College to honor his grandmother and support students balancing education with family responsibilities.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
President and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

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Economic Development
Leads strategies for sustainable economic growth in the London region, focusing on investment attraction and job creation.
Foreign Direct Investment
Has a strong track record of attracting multinational companies like Volkswagen's PowerCo, Dr. Oetker, and Maple Leaf Foods to establish major facilities in London.
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Career

Work history

6-2014
President and CEO
London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)
8-2013 - 6-2014
Interim General Manager
London Economic Development Corporation
9-2005 - 12-2010
Instructor
King's University College
6-2003 - 7-2013
Director, Research & Business Development
London Economic Development Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

London Economic Development Corporation - Kapil Lakhotia (Interview). Featured in YouTube
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Kapil Lakhotia named President and CEO. Featured in London Economic Development Corporation – News
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Education
10-2022 - 9-2023
Directors Education Program
Institute of Corporate Directors
2002 - 2003
M.A
University of Waterloo
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