Chrystia Freeland

Chrystia Freeland is a former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister. She is currently newsworthy due to her recent appointment as an unpaid economic development advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky cited Freeland's expertise in attracting investment and implementing economic transformations as crucial for strengthening Ukraine's resilience. This appointment comes as Ukraine anticipates potential post-war reconstruction efforts, contingent on successful peace talks. In addition to her advisory role in Ukraine, Freeland will also assume leadership of the Rhodes Trust, an educational charity based in the UK, in July. She was an elected MP since 2013. Her departure from Canadian parliament to take on these new roles marks a significant shift in her career, moving from domestic politics to international advisory and philanthropic leadership.