Khawar Nasim appointed as Invest Ontario’s
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Khawar Nasim has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Invest Ontario, effective April 1, 2025
Learn why Roche chose Canada for Global Hub
Invest Ontario was proud to support Hoffmann-La Roche Limited (Roche Canada) to establish a Global Informatics Hub in Mississauga, Ontario. Roche is a world-leader in diagnostics and pharmaceuticals with a passion for addressing real challenges faced by patients around the world. This investment of more than $130 million CAD over five years will create up to 250 new jobs in innovative areas like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, computational biology and data analytics.
Canada is an important part of the global Roche Group network. With this expansion, they will now be considered one of the top five Informatics technology hubs supporting the Roche global business.
Ontario strengths in
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A global powerhouse in the manufacturing industry, Ontario boasts more than a century of automotive excellence and strengths in aerospace, advanced materials and chemicals, clean technology and computer and electronics. With its robust supply chain, global manufacturers are choosing Ontario to meet their complex business needs.
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Access a diverse and highly skilled ecosystem of innovation and talent. Operate amongst top-ranked academic institutions and leading manufacturers in biopharma, vaccines, digital health, medical technology and pharmaceutical.
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Ontario is North America’s second-most concentrated technology cluster. The world’s largest tech leaders are here to create, innovate and develop solutions to challenges in AI, robotics, high-tech manufacturing, software, and clean technology.
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Canada, and specifically Ontario, offers a wealth of skilled talent and a robust network of world-class hospitals, universities, laboratories, and research centres. Our collaboration with Invest Ontario reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the province’s life sciences strategy, driving economic growth, and fostering innovation that benefits patients in Canada and globally.
Gaby Bourbara
President of AstraZeneca Canada
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