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Claus Schmidt

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Executive Director at CBDC Central PEI
📍 Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Claus Schmidt is the Executive Director of CBDC Central PEI, focusing on strengthening small and medium-sized businesses. A co-founder of MaiYa Pearls International, he has extensive experience in finance, tourism, and retail. He leverages his background in financial accounting, having received academic awards from Athabasca University, to support local entrepreneurs.

Outside of work, Claus is athletic, with a background in American football and professional hockey in Germany. Fluent in English, French, and German, he chose to raise his family in Prince Edward Island. He is passionate about working within the community and helping entrepreneurs realize their dreams.

Unique fact: Before his extensive business career, Claus played professional hockey in Germany.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Personality Overview

How Claus shows up

Story Driven
Amiable & Agreeable
Non-Confrontational

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Claus cares about

Small Business Growth
As Executive Director of CBDC Central PEI, his primary role is to provide financial and technical services to entrepreneurs for business creation and expansion.
Rural Community Development
He has a stated passion for working in rural communities and contributing to the accelerated economic and population growth in Prince Edward Island.
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Career

Work history

11-2020
Executive Director
CBDC Central PEI
6-2019 - 5-2022
Director
Tourism Board of PEI
11-2018
Director
Downtown Summerside Inc.
5-2007
CFO & COO
MaiYa Pearls International Inc.
9-1996 - 8-1999
Special Projects Coordinator – Visual Presentation Department
Hudson's Bay Company
In the press

Media appearances

CBDC Central PEI Announces the Appointment of New Executive Director. Featured in CBDC Central PEI (official PDF announcement)
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Meet Claus – Executive Director, CBDC Central PEI. Featured in Summerside Chamber of Commerce
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Education
2002 - 2007
Accounting & Advanced Accounting Certificate
Athabasca University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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