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Brian Davey

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Chief Executive Officer at NADF
📍 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Brian Davey is the CEO of NADF, an Indigenous Financial Institution serving First Nations in Northern Ontario. A Trent University graduate with over 35 years of experience in Indigenous economic development, he has held senior roles in both the public and private sectors, with a focus on the resource industry, infrastructure, and small business financing.

A member of the Moose Cree First Nation, Brian is dedicated to fostering an entrepreneurial culture and economic prosperity within Indigenous communities. He also owns and manages several residential properties, reflecting a personal entrepreneurial spirit. Recently, he launched "The Prosperity Podcast" to share insights on Indigenous business.

Unique fact: Brian has served as an elected First Nation leader and also sits on the boards of a mineral exploration company and an organization that manages First Nations casino revenues.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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Indigenous Entrepreneurship
As CEO of NADF, he provides financing and support to Aboriginal entrepreneurs. He hosts "The Prosperity Podcast" to highlight Indigenous business journeys.
Economic Development
His career spans over three decades focusing on business and economic development for First Nations, particularly in Northern Ontario.
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Career

Work history

1-2013
Chief Executive Officer
NADF
3-2016
Managing Director
Neegani Investment Management Inc.
7-2019
Director Board Of Directors
Ontario First Nations Limited Partnership
3-2016 - 10-2019
Member of the Board of Directors
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
12-2010 - 7-2018
Independent Director
Zenyatta Ventures Ltd (ZEN)
In the press

Media appearances

Episode 90 – NADF: A True Innovator in Indigenous Investment. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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The Prosperity Podcast - Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund. Featured in NADF.org
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Education
1977 - 1981
BA
Trent University
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