Stuart Bergman

VP & Chief Economist, EDC

He holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Economics and International Relations from The Johns Hopkins University. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Economist at Export Development Canada (EDC), where he leads the global forecasting and economic analysis team to guide Canadian trade strategy. With over 20 years of experience at EDC, his career includes key leadership roles such as Deputy Chief Economist and Director of Economic Intelligence. He served as a Country Risk Analyst at Zurich Emerging Market Solutions in Washington, D.C. He is a highly regarded expert in global trade, emerging market risks, and macroeconomic policy, frequently contributing as a lead analyst to specialized media and international business forums."