Bryan Detchou

Bryan N. Detchou is Senior Director, Natural Resources, Environment and Sustainability at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canada’s largest and most dynamic business network. The organization represents more than 200,000 businesses, 400 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, as well as 140 national industry associations across Canada.

In his role, Bryan leads national public policy and advocacy efforts on issues at the intersection of economic growth, environmental protection and energy security. Previously, he advised clients on government relations at Crestview Strategy, after gaining extensive experience with the House of Commons, the Senate and the International Criminal Court.

Recognized as a sought-after speaker, commentator and opinion writer, Bryan regularly contributes to major Canadian media outlets. He also holds several leadership and advisory roles, including Vice-President of Operations at the Canadian Club of Ottawa and member of the Advisory Board of the SMR Forum. He previously served as Chair of the African Canadian Business Summit.

His career and leadership have earned him several prestigious distinctions, including being named a World Economic Forum Global Shaper in 2021, being selected among The Peak’s Emerging Leaders in 2023 and Rising 30 in 2025, receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal and being awarded the 2026 National Emerging Leader Award in Public Policy by the Public Policy Forum.

Bryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Ottawa and a Master’s degree in World Politics and International Relations from the University of Pavia in Italy. He is fluent in French, English and Italian.