Rick Christiaanse is an experienced executive with a strong background in economic development, investment attraction, and stakeholder engagement across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. As CEO of Invest Alberta, he leads efforts to position Alberta as a premier destination for global investment, helping attract nearly $28 billion in investment to the province since joining the organization.

Rick has held leadership roles with startups, multinational corporations, and large enterprises, including Skidmore Group, Glentel Inc., TELUS, and Sport BC. His career has focused on building strategic partnerships and driving business growth across diverse industries such as energy, technology, agriculture, and life sciences.