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Kelly Smith

Doer · DISC type ds
Chief Executive Officer at Port of Corner Brook
📍 Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Kelly Smith is the Chief Executive Officer of the Corner Brook Port Corporation, bringing over 20 years of experience in commercial banking from her time at TD and BDC. A graduate of Memorial University, she has a strong track record of helping businesses and entrepreneurs in Western Newfoundland grow.

Deeply rooted in the Corner Brook community, Kelly is passionate about local economic development. Her past activities include sponsoring events for Small Business Week and the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs, demonstrating a commitment to fostering a vibrant local business ecosystem, especially for women entrepreneurs.

After a long career in finance, she has pivoted to lead a key piece of regional infrastructure, positioning the port for its next phase of growth.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Personality Overview

How Kelly shows up

Fast-paced
Results Focused
Deliberate Doer

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Kelly cares about

Regional Economic Growth
Her career has focused on supporting businesses in Western Newfoundland, a mission that continues in her leadership role at the Port of Corner Brook.
Supporting Entrepreneurs
Described as a relationship builder focused on helping entrepreneurs succeed, she has actively sponsored Small Business Week and local business awards.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Port of Corner Brook
1-2022 - 7-2025
Account Manager
TD
5-2020 - 1-2022
Chief Development Officer
Port of Stephenville
1-2012 - 2-2020
Manager, Business Center
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
10-2000 - 1-2012
Senior Account Manager
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
In the press

Media appearances

New CEO Kelly Smith Takes Helm at Port of Corner Brook. Featured in VOCM
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Education
1990 - 1995
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

d

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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