David MacDonald – 2025 Fellow of CRIC

We’re proud to announce that David MacDonald, Group VP, Financial Services, has been named a 2025 CRIC Fellow—the highest honour bestowed by the Canadian Research Insights Council.

David MacDonald Inducted as CRIC Fellow for Outstanding Contributions to the Research Profession

We are proud to share that David MacDonald, Group Vice President, Financial Services at Environics Research has been named a Fellow of the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC). This prestigious honour—CRIC’s highest designation—recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Canada’s research, analytics, and insights profession. David joins a distinguished group of industry leaders whose work has significantly advanced the field, including through methodological innovation, industry service, and contributions that enhance public trust in the research profession.

It’s a great honour and I feel very privileged to have been able to lead a wide range of fascinating studies and to be involved in the research industry as a whole. Most importantly, I’m grateful that all the best experiences have happened while working with my wonderful colleagues at Environics Research.

David MacDonald

Group VP, Financial Services & CRIC Fellow

David’s recognition as a CRIC Fellow will be formally celebrated at the CRIC Insights Excellence Awards Gala, taking place on May 27 at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto during the CRIC Speed of Change Conference. In addition to the Fellowship, David will receive a complimentary lifetime membership in CAIP Canada, and his designation will be updated to David MacDonald, CAIP, FCRIC. We extend our congratulations to David on this well-earned honour and thank him for his continued leadership and dedication to the research community.

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