SAJJID LAKHANI

MANAGER, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND STRATEGY

Sajjid is a results-oriented government and public relations professional with a track record of leadership and innovation. He has organized major advocacy campaigns across Canada and has experience working with elected officials and key decision-makers, including Cabinet Ministers in the Government of Canada and members of provincial governments across the country.

Sajjid has a broad and varied background in politics, including working for a Member of Parliament, holding leadership roles on federal, provincial, and municipal election campaigns, and providing strategic direction for Electoral District Associations. He also has a background in the marketing and entertainment industry. This, in combination with his political experience, has equipped him with a keen understanding of the strategic, logistical, and creative elements needed to ensure the ongoing success of advocacy campaigns.

Sajjid is an alumnus of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Field School and Simulation Program, an academic program in cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Simon Fraser University (SFU), NATO Defense College, and the Canadian Joint Delegation to NATO (CANDEL). He is well-versed in global affairs, providing him with a unique perspective that serves him well when engaging with government stakeholders.

Sajjid holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communications from Simon Fraser University.