James Kusie was named Vice President of Imperial’s Public & Government Affairs department in 2022, having joined the company as a Government Relations Advisor in 2013. In his current capacity, he oversees the company’s government relations, communications, and community investment portfolio.

Prior to joining Imperial, Mr. Kusie worked on Parliament Hill, serving as a senior political aide in the Harper administration.

James is from Winnipeg and graduated with an honours degree in Commerce from the University of Manitoba. He resides in Calgary with his family and serves on the Board of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.