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Colin Stansfield

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Chief Executive Officer at Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation
📍 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Colin Stansfield is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation, focusing on innovation for public purpose. An experienced leader in economic development and social enterprise, he holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University and has a track record of spearheading community-focused initiatives.

Outside of his primary role, Colin is deeply invested in fostering sustainable communities. His work often intersects with his personal values, emphasizing ecological health and local collaboration. He previously served as an Executive in Residence at Purppl, a social enterprise accelerator, showcasing his commitment to purpose-driven business.

He formerly operated the Gibsons Public Market and the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Social Enterprise
Has extensive experience leading and advising social enterprises, including Potluck Cafe Society and as an Executive in Residence at Purppl.
Community-led Development
His career demonstrates a focus on place-based innovation, from running the Gibsons Public Market to his current role driving regional investment in Nanaimo.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation
1-2016
Executive in Residence
Purppl
10-2019 - 3-2024
Executive Director
Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization
10-2017 - 9-2019
Executive Director
Gibsons Community Building Society
9-2014 - 10-2017
Executive Director
Potluck Cafe Society
In the press

Media appearances

NANAIMO PROSPERITY CORPORATION WELCOMES COLIN STANSFIELD AS INAUGURAL CEO. Featured in Business Examiner
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Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation names first CEO of local economic development group. Featured in Nanaimo News Now
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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
The University of British Columbia
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