Keith Henry

Commander
DISC Type : D

President and Chief Executive Officer at Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Keith Henry is a respected Métis leader and the President and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and the BC Métis Federation. With a background in education, he is a key figure in advancing Indigenous tourism globally. People who have worked with him describe him as a strong, honest, and capable leader.

Outside of his official roles, Keiths work is driven by a deep personal passion for Indigenous culture, history, languages, and food. He actively engages with his community, notably by hosting the "Metis Coffee Talk" show, which shares news and stories relevant to the Métis Nation in British Columbia.

For his significant contributions to Indigenous tourism and communities, Keith was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Guelph.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Impact-Driven

Risk-Taker

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Tourism Growth
As CEO of ITAC, he spearheads the national strategy to grow authentic Indigenous tourism and improve the socio-economic situation of Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Métis Advocacy
As the long-standing President of the BC Métis Federation, he is a dedicated advocate for the rights, culture, and economic prosperity of Métis communities.
Cultural Authenticity
He champions the "Original Original" brand to ensure tourism experiences are genuinely Indigenous-led and actively works to prevent cultural appropriation in the industry.

Media Appearances

Keith Henry, ITAC President and CEO, Guest Judge on Bear's Lair Season Two. Featured in Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) website

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Keith Henry, President and CEO of Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC). Featured in YouTube

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Work History

10-2015
President and Chief Executive Officer at Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)
President and CEO at BC Métis Federation
Director at Tourism HR Canada & emerit
10-2008
President and CEO at KCD Consulting Incorporated
Board Chair at Native Education College

Education

1991 - 1995
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from University of Saskatchewan - Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
Honourary Doctorate of Laws from University of Guelph

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Insights For Selling To Keith

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Keith is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Keith

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Keith move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Keith take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Keith

Personality Compatibility


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