He fosters partnerships across the innovation ecosystem, working with industry, government, and academic stakeholders to develop services that advance innovation, workforce and talent development, and regional economic growth.

A professional Economic Developer, Lyndon has extensive experience in economic development, strategic planning, and innovation management. Before joining R&I in 2017, he worked with municipalities, regional governments, provincial ministries, and public agencies as both a practitioner and management consultant, helping organizations implement strategies that support sustainable economic growth and workforce development.

Beginning his career in the culinary arts, Lyndon brings a unique perspective to the food and beverage sector. He earned his Culinary Red Seal certification and holds a combined degree in Political Science and Labour Studies from Brock University, as well as a Certificate in Economic Development from the University of Waterloo.

Lyndon serves on the Board of Directors of Tech-Access Canada, a national non-profit organization that supports Canada’s network of more than 60 Technology Access Centres. He has secured significant government funding for innovation initiatives and led industry-academic partnerships that have accelerated the commercialization of new products, technologies, and processes.