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Darryl McDonald

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Vice President of Business Development at JonasRe Ltd
📍 Louisdale, Nova Scotia, Canada

Darryl McDonald is a seasoned executive officer with extensive experience in Indigenous governance and economic development. He has held CEO and CAO roles for several First Nations, including Potlotek. He holds an MBA from Cape Breton University and is passionate about creating Indigenous economic partnerships, particularly in the renewable energy sector.

As a Treaty Eight member, Darryl is dedicated to advancing economic reconciliation for Indigenous communities. He played a key role in the landmark acquisition of Clearwater Seafoods by a Mikmaw Coalition, a historic investment in the seafood industry. He resides in Unamaki (Cape Breton) with his wife and four children.

Unique Fact: He was instrumental in helping a Mikmaw Coalition acquire a 50% stake in Clearwater Seafoods, the largest single investment by any Indigenous group in Canadas seafood industry.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Business Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Louisdale, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Economic Reconciliation
Leads major initiatives to ensure Indigenous communities have ownership and a voice in large-scale economic projects, such as the Clearwater Seafoods acquisition and EverWind Fuels partnership.
Renewable Energy
Actively involved in developing green hydrogen, offshore wind, and other renewable energy projects, viewing them as a priority for Indigenous communities to achieve self-sufficiency and energy sovereignty.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Vice President of Business Development
JonasRe Ltd
10-2023
Corporate Executive Officer
Potlotek First Nation
10-2023 - 12-2024
Corporate Executive Officer
Potlotek First Nation
8-2018 - 12-2024
President/CEO
iLog Well Logging Inc.
10-2014 - 12-2024
President/CEO
iLog Well Logging Inc.
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Education
1993 - 1996
Bachelor's degree
St. Francis Xavier University
2009 - 2013
Organizational Leadership and Communication
Rapport Leadership International
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