David Wilkes has a diverse and extensive background in various leadership roles. David currently serves as the President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), where they focus on government relations, marketing, and communication strategies. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Vice President at the Retail Council of Canada, where they established the Grocery Division and led the establishment of the Grocer Manufacturer Collaborative Committee. Wilkes also served as Senior Vice President at the Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors, where they achieved supply chain accomplishments and advocated for the introduction of the Voluntary Code of Conduct. Earlier in their career, Wilkes was the President of the Coffee Association of Canada, managing all aspects of the trade association and developing global partnerships. David also worked in the Ontario Ministry of Industry and Trade, advising Premier and Senior Cabinet Ministers on the impact of international trade agreements. Overall, Wilkes brings a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, government relations, and industry advocacy.
David Wilkes attended Ryerson University from 1978 to 1982, where they earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in Geography.
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Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD)
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) is the voice of the home building, land development and professional renovation industry in the Greater Toronto Area. Our industry designs, sells and builds quality complete communities where people live, work, play and shop. We are city builders. Our more than 1,450 member companies come from all corners of the industry. In addition to home builders, land developers, and professional RenoMark™ renovators, BILD members include financial and professional service organizations, trade contractors, and manufacturers and suppliers of all types of home-oriented products. We are a non-profit, industry funded organization that works to improve the communication between our industry and government, provide enhanced opportunities for our members, promote the welfare of the industry, and protect the interests of consumers. Our mission is to enhance the health, vitality and reputation of the home building, residential and non-residential land development, and professional renovation industry. BILD is largest home builders’ association in Canada, and we are affiliated with the Ontario Home Builders' Association and the Canadian Home Builders' Association.