Wendy Tilford

Deputy Minister

Wendy Tilford was appointed Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI) on December 5, 2011.
 
Prior to this appointment, Ms. Tilford held the position of Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) which she assumed when she joined the provincial government in early 2010.  With a mandate to help grow a strong economy that provides jobs and prosperity for all Ontarians, Ms. Tilford led MEDT to successfully bring investments to the Province while developing and improving existing policies and programs.

Coming from a successful career in the private sector, Ms. Tilford brings to government extensive expertise in business development and quality management.  She has a significant business background demonstrating growth and innovation while enhancing deliverables and performance metrics.  This fits well with the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation’s goal of encouraging businesses to succeed in the global economy, fostering a culture of innovation and research, supporting Ontario’s key strategic sectors, and attracting jobs and investment to the province.

She has held senior executive leadership positions in large, complex organizations, start-ups and midsize companies such as Bell Canada, Norigen Communications and Canadian Standards Group.

Ms. Tilford has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto.  She lives in Toronto with her husband Dave and their children.