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About Us

CIDEP is a boutique consulting firm supporting economic development organizations in attracting strategic investment and helping businesses expand into new markets. Our agile, tailored approach allows us to adapt our expertise to the priorities and opportunities of each region. We are trusted by 200+ economic development organisations across North America and Europe and generate economic growth in every region we represent.  

 

In an increasingly complex global market, our team of marketers, economists, researchers, and economic development consultants understands your challenges and knows how to overcome them. We identify high-potential opportunities, build meaningful connections, and equip companies with the insights and strategies they need to succeed internationally.

Meet the Experts

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    Frederick Bernard

    Co-Founder & CEO

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    Ludovic Ortuno

    Co-Founder & COO

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    Lucien Lizerot

    Senior Trade & FDI Consultant

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    Christopher Littler

    Senior Trade & FDI Consultant

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    Jean-Baptiste LeGallo

    Trade & FDI Consultant

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    Philippe Julien-Bougie

    Trade & FDI Consultant

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    Callie Duskin

    Chicago Partner Office

    Co-Founder & Managing Director Beyond Borders Development Group

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    Joe Phillips

    London Partner Office

    Co-Founder of Managing Director Beyond Borders Development Group

Training the Next Generation of Economic Developers

CIDEP is committed to supporting young professionals in becoming economic development leaders. Through partnerships with higher education institutions, such as the University of Montreal, Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, and French university institutes of technology (IUTs), we offer an internationally renowned internship program.

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