FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 23, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – ResearchFDI and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) are proud to announce Bruce Takefman, President and CEO of ResearchFDI has been appointed to the IEDC Board of Directors for a two-year term, starting on January 1, 2026. The nomination was approved at IEDC’s 2025 Annual Conference in Detroit, Mich.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bruce Takefman to IEDC’s 2026 Board of Directors. Bruce’s experience and commitment to the economic development profession have prepared him well for this new leadership role,” said IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle. “We look forward to Bruce’s leadership in helping shape the future of IEDC, the profession and the economic well-being of communities across the world.”
“I’m honored to join the IEDC Board of Directors,” said Bruce Takefman, President & CEO of ResearchFDI. “Economic development is a team sport. I look forward to working with IEDC’s leadership and members to champion data-driven, and globally minded strategies that help communities compete for investment, grow quality jobs, and build economies.”
Mr. Takefman leads ResearchFDI, a Montréal-headquartered consultancy that partners with economic development organizations (EDOs) worldwide on investment attraction, training, market intelligence, lead generation, and strategy. Under his leadership, the firm has supported clients ranging from major metropolitan regions to rural and Indigenous communities, helping them position their sectors, build pipelines, and convert opportunities into measurable results
“IEDC Board members and Bruce Takefman represent more than 5,000 members globally, bringing their expertise and local perspectives on economic development to the table to advance our industry,” concluded IEDC Nominating Committee Chair Dr. Eloisa Klementich, CEcD.
IEDC’s Board is composed of 55 voting members who serve as stewards of IEDC’s vision, mission, values and resources. They serve two-year terms, for up to four terms. Following a nominations process, Board members must be approved by the Board at IEDC’s Annual Conference, and each term begins on January 1 of the following year.
About IEDC
IEDC is the world’s largest association for economic developers. Originating nearly a century ago, IEDC is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization that represents the entire economic development profession. Members work in communities of all sizes across the globe, including roles in local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, non-profits, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions.
IEDC is the leading voice in driving the future of the field. It provides learning, networking, research, policy advocacy, partnerships, and other valuable offerings to economic development professionals worldwide. For more information, please visit www.IEDC.org.
About ResearchFDI
ResearchFDI is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for economic development organizations and investment promotion agencies. Specializing in lead generation, investment attraction, and FDI strategy, ResearchFDI helps regions and countries build long-term, sustainable economic growth through targeted investment initiatives.
