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Saeed is an award-winning public affairs executive, bringing over 20 years of experience in developing high-profile public affairs strategies for global giants like Google, Applyboard, and the Obama-Biden White House. His expertise extends to policy roles with the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
With a keen understanding of client priorities and business objectives, Saeed excels in improving brand impact by distilling complex issues into accessible material for diverse audiences, from executives to consumers. Before joining NATIONAL Public Relations, Saeed held pivotal roles as a Global Policy Lead and Associate Principal at Google, as well as the Managing Director (Ontario and Federal) at New West Public Affairs. His influence also extends to informal advisory roles for a Premier of Ontario and two Toronto mayors.
Born and raised in Ontario, Saeed is a regular media contributor to outlets such as CTV, CBC, Global News, HuffPo, and CP24. His accomplishments have been recognized in a multitude of ways including receiving the Lincoln Alexander Award from the Government of Ontario in 2007, and the Emerging Leader Award from ReadThePeak in 2023 to name a few. Saeed holds a Master of Public Policy and Governance from the University of Toronto, and an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the same institution.