Leadership-Peter Nesbitt

Regional Vice-President, Asia, EDC

Peter Nesbitt joined Export Development Canada (EDC) in October 2003 as Regional Manager for South and Southeast Asia. In April 2005, he relocated to New Delhi and was appointed as EDC’s first Chief Representative to India. In November 2007, Mr. Nesbitt was appointed Regional Vice-President, South and Southeast Asia.

Prior to joining EDC, Mr. Nesbitt worked internationally for Scotiabank. His last assignment was as a Commercial Branch Manager in Bangalore, India. He has lived and worked in South Asia for more than 13 years.

Mr. Nesbitt holds a BA in Political Science from Carleton University and an MBA from Dalhousie University. He is currently working towards a Fellowship in the Institute of Canadian Bankers.

EDC is Canada’s export credit agency, offering innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC’s knowledge and partnerships are used by more than 8,300 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year. EDC is financially self-sustaining, is a recognized leader in financial reporting and economic analysis, and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 employeers.