Matt Smith

Executive Vice President, West @Pollara Strategic Insights

Vancouver, BC, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Jul 2025 — Present

Executive Vice President, West @Pollara Strategic Insights

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Vancouver, BC, CA

Leading and expanding Pollara’s research and insights products and clients in Western Canada- Research design, polling, focus groups, social listening, analytics, projections- Custom approach to client’s goals and tailored strategic advice based on results

EDUCATION

1997 — 2002

The University of British Columbia

Bachelor's degree, Geography and Anthropology

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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

MBA certificate, Business Administration, Management and Operations

2009 — 2011

University of Toronto

Masters in Geography and Planning, Electoral Geography

SKILLS

Qualitative ResearchNon-ProfitsInternational RelationsStrategic CommunicationsQuantitative ResearchPublic RelationsInternal CommunicationsMedia RelationsPolitical CampaignsResearchPolicy AnalysisStrategic PlanningCorporate Social ResponsibilityCommunity DevelopmentPublic PolicyNonprofitsAnalysisPoliticsInternational DevelopmentGisFundraisingCommunity EngagementPolicy

ABOUT MATT SMITH

Twenty years of experience building, leading, and motivating teams in campaigns, governments, the private sector, charities, and non-profit organizations. Leadership style based in building relationships and trust, supporting and empowering the team through collaborative planning and strong HR and positive culture building.Critical thinker able to solve complex problems and make strategic decisions informed by an active understanding of the current and historical policy and political landscape of Canada and the provinces. Network of elected officials and environmental and conservation NGOs and unions throughout YK, BC, AB, SK, MB, ON and NFLD.

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