Kapil Lakhotia

As President & CEO at the London Economic Development Corporation, Kapil leads transformative change, innovative strategies and solutions in support of sustainable economic growth in London and the surrounding region. Over the past 20 years, Kapil has helped develop a well diversified economy through the attraction of more than $10 billion in new corporate investments that have created over 25,000 new jobs in the region. Some of the multinational companies Kapil has worked with include Maple Leaf Foods, Hyundai, Dr. Oetker, Andriani, WSIB, Medicom and the recently announced VW electric vehicle battery gigaplant coming to the London region.

His leadership and drive for investment attraction, economic growth and workforce development extends to several local, regional and national collaborations including the Ontario Food Corridor, Consider Canada City Alliance and the Ontario Manufacturing Communities Alliance. Recognized as a foremost industry expert, Kapil is a sought-after speaker at industry and community events and is frequently quoted in the media related to economic development trends and issues.

A dedicated community volunteer, Kapil has served on several community boards, including past chair of King’s University College, past chair of Pillar Non Profit Network and the Board of Governors of Fanshawe College. After earning a Masters in Economics from the University of Waterloo, Kapil was an economics professor at King’s University College at Western University. A passionate mentor and community connector, he freely shares his deep knowledge and expertise with peers, newcomers and students.