Jeffrey Steiner

Jeffrey Steiner is a senior executive and lawyer involved with international trade, the film and TV industry, real estate and early-stage angel investment. He leads New Franchise Media Inc., formed to create film and television productions based on the best-selling novels of Jeffrey Archer. Mr. Steiner recently completed two terms (8 years) as a member of the board of directors of Export Development Canada (EDC) where he chaired the Business Development and Strategy Committee. He continues to serve on the board of an EDC subsidiary, FinDev Canada Inc, as lead independent director to set up this new development finance institution focussed on poverty reduction and women's economic empowerment in Africa and Latin America. He has served as the CEO of TEDCO from 2002-2009. Earned an ICD.D. in corporate governance.