Chris Puddicombe

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About Chris Puddicombe

A career civil servant, Chris has over 30 years experience providing advice to and developing relationships with Ontario companies and economic development organizations and assisting small to medium sized business grow and become globally competitive. Trained in problem solving solutions that address a wide range of challenging issues facing Ontario business, Chris has proven himself to be a highly effective Senior Business Advisor and Manager for the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment & Infrastructure for Eastern Ontario. Chris has been awarded a Ministry summit award for both leadership and Innovation and most recently was nominated for a Provincial Amethyst award for this leadership and excellent work with private sector companies and the Eastern Ontario Development Fund. A highly competent team leader, Chris has achieved impressive results leading teams within the ministry, across ministries and on an inter-jurisdictional level with provincial economic development partners. A professional level presenter and public speaker, facilitator and team leader, Chris is well known for his innovative style and for his talented use of humour to build team spirit and to motivate results. Chris Puddicombe Regional Manager, Eastern Region Business Advisory Services Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure | Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Emploi et de l’Infrastructure 180 Elgin Street, Suite 810, Ottawa, ON K2P 2K3 Tel:(613) 241-3841 Ext. 225 Email: chris.puddicombe@ontario.ca Web: