Huzaifa Akhtar

Partner, Economic Advisory at EY-Parthenon

An economist and advisor who brings evidence based thinking to complex client challenges. Huzaifa values collaboration, thoughtful dialogue, and relationships that provide the foundation for effective advisory work.

Huzaifa Akhtar is a Partner in EY Canada’s Economic Advisory practice, where she advises public and private sector clients on strategic, investment, and policy decisions grounded in rigorous economic analysis.

Her work supports consumer- facing sectors, healthcare organizations, life sciences companies, and education and research institutions on topics including market opportunity assessment, sector and workforce analysis, and the economic and social impacts of investment and policy change. She also routinely advises clients through economic forecasting, analysis pertaining to risk and resilience, and broader implications of strategic decisions. 

How Huzaifa is shaping the future with confidence

Huzaifa approaches her work with the view that economic conditions, market structures, and policy environments are continually evolving. By applying core economic principles and sound analytical frameworks, she helps organizations better understand change and its implications for strategic planning. Through close collaboration with clients, Huzaifa empowers organizations to navigate complexity, optimize resources and seize valuable opportunities.

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