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Brendan Bell

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Chief Executive Officer at West Kitikmeot Resources Corp
📍 Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Brendan Bell is the Chief Executive Officer of West Kitikmeot Resources Corp, leveraging extensive experience from his prior leadership roles at Dominion Diamond Corporation. A former cabinet minister for the Northwest Territories government, he holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, combining public policy insight with corporate strategy.

He maintains a keen interest in global business and current affairs, following publications such as The Wall Street Journal and BBC News. His professional history demonstrates a deep commitment to the economic development of Canadas northern regions, bridging both public and private sector initiatives.

Uniquely, he transitioned from a senior cabinet minister in the Northwest Territories to a chief executive in the private mining sector.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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Northern Resource Development
His career includes CEO roles at West Kitikmeot Resources and Dominion Diamond, focusing on resource exploration and development in Canada's North.
Public-Private Sector Leadership
He has successfully transitioned from a government cabinet minister to a corporate CEO, demonstrating expertise in navigating both public policy and private enterprise.
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Career

Work history

2-2021
Chief Executive Officer
West Kitikmeot Resources Corp
11-2017 - 2-2021
Director
Dominion Diamond Corporation
7-2015 - 11-2017
Chief Executive Officer
Dominion Diamond Corporation
7-2013 - 7-2015
Vice President
Dominion Diamond Corporation
12-2010 - 7-2013
Chairman
NTPC – Northwest Territories Power Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

Canadian Indigenous Investment Podcast. Featured in West Kitikmeot Resources Corp (westkit.ca)
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February 15, 2024 – Brendan Bell, Chief Executive Officer, West Kitikmeot Resources Corp.. Featured in NIRB
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Education
1990 - 1995
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University of Calgary
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Heriot-Watt University
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