Board of Directors
Invest in Canada’s Board of Directors is composed of accomplished public and private sector leaders who represent government and Canada’s most prominent industries. Passionate about showcasing Canada on the world stage, they combine their unique skills and expertise to provide advice and stewardship to our organization.
Board Chair
Karl Tabbakh is a lawyer, a business leader and a strategic advisor with over 20 years of international business experience. He is McCarthy Tétrault LLP’s regional managing partner for Québec and co-leader of the firm’s international business. Karl is an active advocate and leader in the business community. He currently serves as board chair at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Board of Directors of the Canada Arab Business Council.
Karl spent 8 years in the Middle East and 4 years in London, UK, where he developed a solid international network. There, he gained an understanding of international business and investments, particularly with respect to Canada’s attractiveness as an investment destination.
An active community leader, Karl supports many non-profit and community service organizations, including as a member of the Centraide/United Way campaign, director of the National Circus School and co-president of the Fitspirit Father/Daughter Ball.
Born in Syria, Karl immigrated with his parents to Canada at age 10. He holds an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School, a BCL from the Université de Montréal and a B.Comm from Université Laval in Québec City. Karl is fluent in French, English and Arabic.
