Bio
Nik Nanos is one of Canada’s leading authorities on public opinion, political risk, and consumer sentiment. He is Chief Data Scientist and founder of Nanos Research, one of the country’s most respected market and public opinion research firms, and has led thousands of quantitative and qualitative research projects in Canada and internationally.
A sought‑after analyst and commentator, Mr. Nanos is the pollster for CTV News, The Globe and Mail, and Bloomberg News in Canada. He also leads the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index, a weekly measure of consumer sentiment tracked by decision‑makers globally. Canadians know him from his regular television appearances, including his weekly segment Nanos on the Numbers, where he breaks down complex political, economic, and social trends in clear, practical terms.
Mr. Nanos is the author of The Age of Voter Rage, which examines the rise of populism and how small shifts in public sentiment can reshape democratic outcomes. His research and commentary have appeared in major international media, including The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian.
Beyond research, he serves as Executive Fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, is the Chancellor of Carleton University, and has advised governments, corporations, and organizations on issues ranging from public trust to strategic decision‑making. In 2023, he was appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions to the research industry.
Nik Nanos is an expert that translates data into foresight, helping organizations understand what the public is thinking, why it matters, and what comes next.