Elizabeth Phelan is a Growth Solutions Director in the Mid-Market Segment team at Export Development Canada (EDC) in Ottawa. She manages a diverse portfolio of clients in a range of sectors across Canada. Elizabeth is passionate about helping Canadian companies become more internationally competitive, by providing market intel, risk mitigation solutions and trade finance services.

With over 20 years of experience, Elizabeth is a top-performing professional with sales and underwriting experience; adept at tailoring value proposition to client requirements; excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational abilities; an infectious positive outlook; strong and dedicated work ethic; enthusiastic advocate for her customers.

Her and her husband strive to maintain a healthy work life balance while raising four children. She is proud to be a consistent driver of growth and customer loyalty for EDC who believes that discipline, preparation, and hard work drive success.

She graduated with an Honours degree in Communication Management and Management Studies from the University of Waterloo. She holds certificates in Business Analysis, Six Sigma Green Belt and Banking & Credit Analysis

EDC is Canada’s export credit agency, offering innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC’s knowledge and partnerships are used by more than 9,000 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year. EDC is financially self-sustaining and is a recognized leader in financial reporting, economic analysis and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for nine consecutive years.