Heather West-Bucklin serves as Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)’s Senior Director of Business Development, where she works with companies evaluating investment and expansion opportunities across the Greater Phoenix region.
With more than 20 years of experience in business development, strategic growth and executive leadership, Heather brings deep industry expertise across life sciences, biosciences, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors. Her expertise includes corporate expansion, market development, site selection, strategic partnerships and executive relationship management.
Heather is passionate about connecting companies with the right opportunities, resources and partnerships to support long-term growth and investment in Greater Phoenix. Her combination of private-sector business experience and economic-development expertise gives her a unique perspective on the factors that drive corporate investment and expansion decisions.
She holds a degree in industrial and organizational psychology and is committed to building strong relationships, creating meaningful economic opportunities and advancing the Greater Phoenix region as a premier destination for business and industry.