Kalen Anderson

Chief Executive Officer at BILD Edmonton Metro

Speaker

Kalen Anderson is an experienced executive leader and effective manager with a personal and professional commitment to building sustainable partnerships, communities, cities and city-regions.

Prior to joining BILD Edmonton Metro as Chief Executive Officer, she served as CEO of the Urban Development Institute – Edmonton Metro since 2021 and was previously the Vice President of Capital Planning and Chief Planner with the National Capital Commission and Planning Director and senior leader at the City of Edmonton. Collaborative decision-making, successful relationship building, and strategic communications are at the heart of her practice.

A passionate and dedicated city builder who wants the best for the communities and clients that she serves, Kalen’s leadership is founded on a broad understanding of urban growth and development issues supported by strong political acumen, good governance processes, smart advocacy strategies, and an accountable and transparent management approach.