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Simon Gill

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Director, Economic Development & Tourism at Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham)
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Simon Gill is the Director of Economic Development and Tourism for Durham Region, where he focuses on fostering economic growth, innovation, and diversification. An inclusive leader with prior experience in the global solar energy industry, he graduated from Queens University. People who have worked with him describe him as innovative, experienced, and detail-oriented.

Outside of his professional role, Simon enjoys hands-on creative pursuits. In his free time, he can be found making custom furniture and brewing his own craft beer. He also enjoys going on adventures with his family.

Unique fact: Simon has two distinct hobbies: making custom furniture and brewing craft beer.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director, Economic Development & Tourism
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Economic Growth
His role is centered on attracting investment and creating jobs by building relationships with international and local business communities to grow Durham's economy.
Innovation Ecosystems
He actively promotes Durham's innovation ecosystem, which is designed to support cutting-edge research and development, helping businesses achieve their full potential.
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Career

Work history

12-2018
Director, Economic Development & Tourism
Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham)
9-2017 - 12-2018
Manager, Business Development & Investment
Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham)
9-2017
Director
Invest Durham
8-2016 - 9-2017
Senior Manager; Corporate Business Development
Ontario Power Generation
4-2013 - 7-2016
North America Utility Program Manager
SunEdison
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Education
2002 - 2006
B.Com
Queen's University
9-2021 - 9-2022
Graduate Diploma
Western University
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