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Sean Willy

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Board Member at TELUS
📍 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Sean Willy is the President and CEO of Des Nedhe Group and a Board Member at TELUS. With over 25 years of experience in the resource sector, including leadership roles at Cameco, he is a respected expert in Indigenous economic development and corporate responsibility. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan.

A member of the Deninu Kue First Nation, Sean lives in Saskatoon with his wife and two children. He is actively involved in his community, serving as a board member for the Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan. He grew up in mining communities across Canadas north.

He was instrumental in launching Cedar Leaf Capital, Canadas first majority Indigenous-owned investment dealer, creating new pathways for Indigenous participation in capital markets.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Indigenous Economic Empowerment
His entire career is focused on creating Indigenous business opportunities, culminating in the recent launch of Cedar Leaf Capital to boost participation in financial markets.
Corporate Social Responsibility
He has a long history of developing and implementing innovative Indigenous inclusion and CSR strategies for major resource companies like Rio Tinto and Cameco.
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Career

Work history

5-2021
Board Member
TELUS
8-2017
President and CEO
Des Nedhe Group
8-2016 - 8-2017
Vice President, Des Nedhe Group
Des Nedhe Group
5-2010 - 7-2016
Director, Corporate Responsibility
Cameco Corporation
1-2010 - 6-2010
Manager, Corporate Indigenous Relations
Cameco Corporation
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Media appearances

W. Sean Willy, TELUS Board of Directors Bio. Featured in TELUS Official Website
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TELUS announces election of directors. Featured in PR Newswire
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Education
2-2022 - 9-2022
Directors Education Program
Institute of Corporate Directors
2004 - 2007
B.Comm
University of Saskatchewan
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