Nik Nanos

A trusted researcher and strategic advisor, Nik Nanos is regularly called upon by senior executives to provide counsel on a wide range of issues including corporate mergers, public advocacy campaigns, reputation management and regulatory issues.

Nik leads one of Canada’s most distinguished research companies. He is the Chairman of Nanos Research, a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington DC, and a research associate professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Nik has also been elected a Fellow of the MRIA (FMRIA), the highest professional designation in the marketing research industry in Canada.

In addition to his weekly Nanos Power Index which charts the strength of the federal political parties, Nik leads the team behind the weekly Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index, considered a must-have resource for senior executives.

Nik is also featured in a weekly segment on CTV’s PowerPlay, Nanos on the Numbers, which focuses on the latest political, business and social trends. He currently serves on the Editorial Board for the Canadian Journal of Professional Communication at McMaster University.

In addition to his experience in research and communications, he is a former president of a leading national government relations firm. The unique combination of advanced research skills, communications expertise, and his knowledge in advancing client interests make Mr. Nanos one of Canada’s leading strategists. He is the pollster for CTV News, the Globe & Mail and Bloomberg News in Canada.