Keith Sheppard is a strategic communications leader and relationship-driven business development professional with a proven track record of guiding organizations through complex political, economic, and stakeholder environments.

Keith has built his career at the intersection of business strategy, communications, and stakeholder alignment. He has led national communications campaigns, advised on high-stakes issues and reputation management, aligned stakeholders across diverse industries and communities, and supported major public policy and organizational mandates.

Based in Toronto, Sheppard most recently lead and business development and operations strategy for a specialized communications and public affairs consultancy. He has also led also held senior communications and stakeholder engagement roles at a major provincial innovation accelerator and a federal political party.

He is deeply committed to public service, demonstrated by his passion for youth mentorship and voluntary frontline work in an understaffed long-term care home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keith is a proud graduate of the University of Ottawa, where he earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Communications.