Issam Abdo Ahmad is Acting Senior Director of Analytics and Strategic Integration at CEDEC in Montréal, where he leads research, data strategy, and community economic development across Quebec.

He specializes in applied econometrics, labour market analysis, and evidence based policy. His work supports public institutions, firms, and community organizations in making better decisions through rigorous data and economic analysis.

He holds dual master's degrees in Applied Financial Economics from HEC Montréal and Applied Economics from the Lebanese American University. He has published in peer reviewed journals and brings over seven years of experience teaching economics, econometrics, and data analysis across Canada.