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Matthew Pike, PhD

Observer · DISC type ci
Board Member at National Indigenous Economic Development Board
📍 St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Dr. Matthew Pike is the Senior Manager of Indigenous Relations for North America at Rio Tinto, focusing on corporate strategy and reconciliation. A Nunatsiavut Inuk, his career in the natural resource sector is supported by a PhD from the University of Guelph and a Master of Jurisprudence in Energy Law.

Originally from Happy Valley–Goose Bay, Labrador, Matthew is deeply committed to Indigenous prosperity and self-determination. In his spare time, he is an aspiring athlete and has a background that includes international experience with the Arctic Councils Indigenous Peoples Secretariat.

Unique fact: Matthew has led an Inuit delegation to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Personality Overview

How Matthew shows up

Value Driven
Example Seeker
Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Priorities

Topics Matthew cares about

Indigenous Economic Development
His entire career has been dedicated to advancing Indigenous economic self-determination across Canada and internationally, seeing it as a major opportunity for communities.
Reconciliation Initiatives
He leads the development of Reconciliation initiatives at Rio Tinto and views it as essential work to undo decades of systemic oppression.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Board Member
National Indigenous Economic Development Board
Rio Tinto
Permanent
10-2010
Owner/Principal Consultant
Norlogics
10-2020 - 3-2024
Member - Expert Advisory Panel
National Indigenous Economic Development Board
9-2017 - 4-2023
PHD
University of Guelph
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2017 - 4-2023
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Guelph
3-2021 - 12-2021
Certificate of Specialization
Harvard Business School
2013 - 2015
Master of Energy Law
The University of Tulsa College of Law
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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