Paul Ledwell

Background

About Paul Ledwell

Paul Ledwell is a seasoned leader with 25 years progressive experience in government affairs, public policy and research, and organizational strategy, including extensive work with partners in government, private and voluntary sectors, and the media. In June, 2015, he was appointed Deputy Minister, Policy and Priorities, with the Government of Prince Edward Island. This position comprises roles of Principal Secretary and chief policy advisor to Premier Wade MacLauchlan, as well as Deputy of Intergovernmental and Public Affairs. He recently served as Vice-President, Government Clients, with Morneau Shepell, Canada's leading provider of integrated human capital solutions. Until December 2014 he served as Executive Vice-President at the Public Policy Forum, where he led the Forum’s work in innovation, public governance and the economy and contributed to thought leadership in public finance, human capital, health and trade files. Previously, he served in leadership capacities in a think tank, a major Canadian university and a national research organization. He has led major national initiatives, including the National Summit oin Pension Reform, the National Dialogue on Higher Education and the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Paul has been a regular commentator in the media, an invited speaker to conferences in Canada and around the world, and has appeared before many parliamentary and other national committees on matters related to economic and social policy. Internationally, he has been engaged on issues related to democratic development in Asia and the Middle East, and on innovation and higher education policy in the US and Europe. He has contributed, in a volunteer capacity, to many national organizations and currently contributes his time with several national and international organizations.