Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Benjamin Bergen, a recruitment led by Paul Marshall
Toronto, ON - Dec 1, 2025
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) has appointed Benjamin Bergen as its next Chief Executive Officer. He will assume the role on January 5, 2026.
Bergen will join CVCA after serving as President of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), where he led a national team focused on helping high-growth Canadian firms compete and scale. He has spent nearly a decade working with federal and provincial governments on competitiveness, innovation policy and regulatory reform, shaping the conditions that influence investment and improve access to capital across Canada’s innovation economy.
“CVCA is in a strong position, built through years of committed leadership and steady progress,” said Jeannette Wiltse, Chair of the CVCA Board of Directors. “Benjamin brings a clear grasp of the policy environment, a sharp understanding of investor priorities, and a national view of what it will take to strengthen Canada’s investment environment, reflecting the realities facing both venture and private equity investors. His ability to work with governments and industry will help carry our momentum forward and strengthen the conditions our members depend on to succeed.”
During his time at CCI, Bergen established himself as a trusted advisor to governments on competitiveness and innovation. He currently serves on Canada’s National AI Task Force and is a founding board member of the Canadian SHIELD Institute, which advances policy solutions to strengthen economic resilience and sovereignty. He also advised several Canadian technology companies and supports founders navigating growth, regulation and global expansion.
“CVCA’s members invest with a long-term view, and they need stable conditions to support and grow Canadian companies,” said Dino DeLuca, Vice Chair of the CVCA Board of Directors. “Benjamin brings practical experience working with governments and a clear understanding of how capital moves through the market. That perspective will strengthen CVCA’s role in shaping the policy and market conditions that matter most to our members.”
As he prepares to step into the role in January, Bergen said this is a crucial moment for Canada’s investment climate and for CVCA’s role within it.
“Private capital is central to building the companies and industries that drive growth across the country. My work has focused on how policy and market structure shape the conditions for capital to flow, informed by years working with high-growth firms and governments. That experience has reinforced how essential CVCA’s members and the value they create are to Canada’s economic future.
CVCA has real momentum and a strong team. My role is to build on that foundation and help improve the environment investors rely on. That progress will require coordinated policy signals and better alignment across the ecosystem. I intend to work closely with governments and partners to support our members to build a more ambitious and resilient Canada.”
Since 1974, the CVCA has represented the investors who back many of the companies that shape Canada’s economy. CVCA’s members deploy long-term capital, support founders and management teams and help build companies that drive jobs, innovation and regional growth. The association strengthens the environment for investing through focused advocacy, independent market research, and strategic initiatives that connect and support members across both venture and private equity.
Original Source: CVCA News
