Vivek Prabhu 

Public Affairs Lead and General Manager, Toronto

A passionate public affairs expert and culture builder, Vivek serves as both the lead for Burson’s national Public Affairs team in Canada and General Manager of our Toronto office. 

More About Vivek Prabhu 

Vivek provides strategic public affairs counsel to Burson clients in North America, drawing on his experience in both the public and private sectors. Known for being on the pulse of the political landscape, he is trusted by Burson clients and colleagues to provide insightful guidance.

As General Manager of Burson in Toronto, Vivek is also responsible for cultivating the talent and driving the growth of our largest Canadian office..

His journey began in government, initially working in the Office of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, concentrating on communications and issues management, and later with the Government of British Columbia under Premier Christy Clark.   

For over a decade, Vivek has also actively participated in political campaigns throughout the country, contributing to the campaign war rooms of the Ontario PCs, Alberta's United Conservatives, and the former BC Liberals, with a particular focus on digital content and advertising.