Peng Zhan
Officer, Government Relations
About
Peng is an Officer, Government Relations at CIFAR. He supports CIFAR’s government relations strategies and government funding portfolio. Prior to joining CIFAR, Peng served in Global Affairs Canada’s missions abroad, where he helped attract foreign direct investments to Ontario and advised policymakers on economic affairs in China through evidence-based research. He also supported York University as an alumni representative in China, where he contributed to the launch of two successful Canadian alumni events. Prior to joining the public service, Peng worked at Toronto-Dominion Bank as an associate in the market risk department.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from York University. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, running, skiing, and exploring new restaurants.