Kelly Daize

Biography:

Kelly Daize’s career journey is an inspiring testament to her dedication to advancing technology and innovation in Ottawa and beyond. With over two decades of experience, she has left an indelible mark on the technology landscape through her leadership roles in various prominent organizations.

Kelly is passionate about technology, starting her career working at iconic Ottawa companies Corel and QNX. She also worked for the City of Ottawa developing a cluster strategy which likely played a pivotal role in fostering technological advancements within the community, laying the groundwork for future innovation. Her tenure at OCRI and Invest Ottawa indicates her commitment to driving economic growth and technological innovation in the region by nurturing startups and facilitating industry led collaboration. Now leading the Kanata North Business Association as their Executive Director, Kelly continues to cement her footprint on Canada’s Largest Technology Park by supporting and attracting business to the region.