Sydney Kjellander

Sydney Kjellander is dedicated to supporting the growth of Alberta’s Clean Tech Sector through her role as the Managing Director of ACTia.  

A keen strategist and collaborator, she leads the operations team at ACTia and is known for the development of their highly successful matchmaking events that have generated almost $18 million in potential deal flow for Alberta’s cleantech ventures.  She has worked globally across multiple sectors and has a hands-on and diverse background - from field research in the Arctic, to business management and contaminated sites consulting.  She was the project leader of the popular Alberta Cleantech Ecosystem Map, which provides a clear path for investors to discover Alberta’s cleantech opportunities, and for startup companies to access funding and navigate industry resources.  She is also a Fellow of the Energy Futures Lab, where she supports the Hydrogen and Lithium initiatives. Sydney has an MBA in Entrepreneurship and a BA in Geography, both from the University of British Columbia.