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Mairead Lavery

Captain · DISC type SD
President and Chief Executive Officer / Presidente et chef de la direction at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada - EDC
📍 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Mairead Lavery is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in international business, strategy, and finance. As the former President and CEO of Export Development Canada, she has a deep background in global trade and business growth. People who have worked with her describe her as an inspiring leader who is customer-focused.

Originally from Northern Ireland, Mairead has a personal connection to the history of the region, having lived through the times leading up to the Good Friday Agreement. This experience has given her a unique perspective on the hard work required to bring peace and stability to a region.

She recently joined the Board of Payments Canada, a critical Canadian infrastructure provider, during a pivotal time for the industry.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
President and Chief Executive Officer / Presidente et chef de la direction
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Mairead shows up

Dynamic But Sincere
Decisive But Calm
Planner & Achiever

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Mairead cares about

International Trade
Her career, particularly as CEO of Export Development Canada, has been dedicated to supporting and developing Canada's international trade capabilities and helping Canadian companies expand globally.
Sustainable Business (ESG)
She holds a Sustainability & ESG certification (GCB. D) from Competent Boards, indicating a strong focus on environmental, social, and governance principles in business leadership.
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Career

Work history

2-2019 - 2-2025
President and Chief Executive Officer / Presidente et chef de la direction
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada - EDC
12-2014 - 1-2019
Senior Vice President Business Development
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada - EDC
9-2014 - 11-2014
Vice President Finance, Transformation and Shared Services
Bombardier Aerospace
7-2012 - 9-2014
Vice President Finance
Bombardier Aerospace
10-2009 - 9-2012
Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and Structured Finance
Bombardier Aerospace
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
9-2021 - 6-2022
Sustainability & ESG certification
Competent Boards
4-2018 - 5-2018
Advanced Managment Program
Columbia Business School
9-1990 - 6-1992
Final Admitting Exam
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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