Steve Tipman

Steve Tipman leads TFO Canada in fulfilling its mission of improving lives through international trade. Directing the successful execution of TFO Canada’s business plans, Steve is responsible for overall administration, strategic management, and reporting to the Board of Directors. With over 23 years of senior management experience in both the private and non-profit sectors, Steve has spent much of his career working in the areas of international trade and development. He spent eight years working at Livingston International, a trade services company focused on customs brokerage and compliance. He also served as a Vice President with CARE Canada and President and CEO of Volunteer Canada. He is a member of the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) School of Management Sciences International Advisory Committee and sits on Oceans Global Canada Lab Expert Advisory Group. Actively involved with Cooperation Canada, Steve is also a member of its Civil Society Policy Advisory Group, which is co-chaired with Global Affairs Canada and VIDEA. Steve holds an International Masters in Business Administration degree from the University of Ottawa and is fluently bilingual in both French and English.