Dr. Pawan Chugh was the Chief Executive Officer of the Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC), from 2005 to 2019. During this period, Dr. Chugh served on Boards of eight subsidiaries held by BDIC and has extensive experience in leadership, innovation, marketing, strategic planning, problem-solving, preparation of business, operational and marketing plans, economic development models, designs and proposals. Prior to joining the BDIC, Dr. Chugh worked in management positions for the GNWT in the Department of Health and Social Services and the Department of Finance, for the Canadian Ports Corporation (a federal Crown Corporation) and as an independent entrepreneur in the private sector. He has over 35 years of combined experience in both the public and private sectors.
In addition to Ph.D., Dr. Chugh holds Master of Law (LL.M), Master in Business Administration (MBA) degrees, several bachelor degrees, and is a Certified Public Accountant (FCPA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). His research projects were on Economic Development in Northern Canada and Business Plan for Town of Churchill. He enjoys teaching and coaching and has taught several Business Administration degree and certificate courses for Athabasca University and Aurora College including Business Policy, Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Industrial Relations, Economics, The Changing Global Economy, Financial Accounting, and Small Business Management. He has also served on several community boards and committees, including the Yellowknife Health and Social Services Authority, the Yellowknife Housing Authority, the NWT Tennis Association, the NWT Badminton Association, and the City of Yellowknife Audit Committee. He is presently serving on boards of NAPEG, Kidsport, and Certified Professional Accountants NWT/Nunavut member Awards Committee.