Dimitri Soudas

Dimitri Soudas is a Canadian political advisor and business executive best known for serving as Director of Communications and Chief Spokesman to Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Dimitri Soudas is a Canadian political advisor and business executive best known for serving as Director of Communications and Chief Spokesman to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He also held senior roles with the Conservative Party of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee. Born in Montreal in 1979, he later moved into private-sector and board roles.

Early life and education

Soudas was born in Montreal, Quebec, on July 10, 1979. Biographical sources say he studied at Collège français and Dawson College, and later completed graduate studies at Simon Fraser University and the Ivey Business School.

Political career

He began working with Stephen Harper when Harper led the Canadian Alliance and later became part of Harper’s federal team. Soudas served as press secretary and then as Director of Communications and Chief Spokesman to the Prime Minister.

Canadian Olympic Committee

After leaving the Prime Minister’s Office in 2011, Soudas became the executive director of communications for the Canadian Olympic Committee. He held a senior communications role there before later leaving to return to political work.

Conservative Party and later career

In 2014, Soudas became executive director of the Conservative Party of Canada, but resigned in 2015 after controversy involving a nomination race. Later sources describe him in business and leadership roles, including board and executive positions.

Public profile

Soudas became widely known as one of Stephen Harper’s most trusted communications operatives. Reporting from the period describes him as a long-serving and influential member of Harper’s inner circle.