Andrew Balfour, associate principal, Navigator

June 26, 2018

Editor's Note

Each year, OBJ and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce choose 40 of the region’s top young entrepreneurs and business executives and recognize them for their professional achievements, expertise and community service.

In these profiles, OBJ highlights some of this year’s recipients – their impressive accomplishments, what drives them and how they like to spend their downtime away from the business world.

See the full list of recipient profiles here and be sure to check out OBJ’s coverage of the 2018 gala here.

Birthplace: Ottawa

Company: A public strategy and communications firm

Education: Bachelor of journalism, University of King’s College (2004)

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Charitable involvement: Abilities Centre Ottawa

Biggest biz achievement: Nothing of note

Biggest obstacle: Partisan politics

First job: Landscaping

Favourite local pro sports team: Ottawa Senators

Favourite local summer event: Ottawa Bluesfest

Preferred social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram

Twitter handle: @andrewbalfour