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Local non-profit leader Rachael Wilson, perhaps best known for leading the Ottawa Food Bank through the pandemic years, will take on the role of president and CEO of United Way East Ontario beginning in the new year.
According to Invest Ottawa, the nation’s capital is home to more than 190 defence companies employing over 10,000 workers. Yet many people working with local defence-tech startups say federal procurement practices make it difficult to sell into their home market.
While the journey toward success is a long one, this year’s Forty Under 40 recipients have found inspiration along the way from a variety of leaders in all corners of the city.