Gardner Pinfold
45 Years of Consultancy Experience

Team Members

Michael Gardner
CEO & Founder
Mr. Gardner has led Gardner Pinfold since the firm began operations in 1980. He is trained in law and economics, complementary disciplines highly applicable to his areas of specialization. Over the years, various Royal Commissions and federal and provincial Task Forces have sought Mr. Gardner’s expertise. He has also served as an advisor to the Government of Canada in international arbitrations. His project experience in Canada is nation-wide.

Christopher Debow
Senior Associate
Chris DeBow is a Senior Associate of Gardner Pinfold with nearly 20 years experience. Chris has a Master’s degree in Development Economics who has applied his analytical expertise across a wide range of economic sectors at provincial, national, and international scales.

Gregor Macaskill
Senior Economist
Gregor is a partner at Gardner Pinfold with 12 years of consultancy experience. He has undergraduate and graduate training in statistics and economics. He has been involved in The Socio-Economic Impacts of Aquaculture in Canada, Economic Impacts of Aboriginal Aquaculture in Canada, Nova Scotia Seafood Processing Sector Study, and most recently the Atlantic Food and Beverage Processing Sector Asset Map Project.

Dillan Jean Jacques
Economist
Dillan is an Economist at Gardner Pinfold, and he has been with the firm since 2022. He is trained in applied economics, economic and business model building and amassed 9 years of reporting skills. During his consultancy career, he has contributed to Gardner Pinfold projects in fisheries, tourism education, energy and the public sector.