Following an extensive external search, Coastal Nations Fisheries (CNF) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Guy Dean as CNF’s permanent Chief Executive Officer. Guy has been acting as the interim CEO since July 2024.
“We are confident that with Guy’s humble leadership, we will continue to accomplish great things for the company, its eight shareholder Nations and their citizens,” said K’unya Laurie Bevan, CNF Board Chair.
With more than three decades of experience in the seafood and fishing industry, Guy is committed to leading positive change for First Nations involved fisheries and enhancing the communities that rely on this important resource. He is passionate about supporting and promoting the consumption of sustainable seafood and particularly the long-term viability of the seafood industry.
In 2018, Guy was awarded the “Seafood Champion Award for Leadership” by the Ocean Foundation. A former Ocean Wise board member, he is currently an expert advisor for several ocean conservation organizations, including Global Ghost Gear Initiative.
“In the short period since our inception, Coastal Nations Fisheries has made enormous progress towards fulfilling our mission of creating a thriving boat-to-table, Indigenous-owned and sustainably operated commercial fishing company,” said Guy Dean, after accepting the permanent role as CEO. “I look forward to continuing to push this company forward and am humbled by the Board’s belief in my leadership.”
About Coastal Nations Fisheries
A groundbreaking fishing company established in 2021, that was born out of the Fisheries Resources Reconciliation Agreement, Coastal Nations Fisheries is collaboratively owned by eight First Nations – Gitga’at, Gitxaała, Haida, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo Xai’xais, Metlakatla, Nuxalk and Wuikinuxv.
CNF supports the shareholder Nations in revitalizing their community-based fisheries, and enhancing economic opportunities and community wellbeing. CNF’s subsidiary, Coastal Nations Commercial Fishing LP, is a sustainable coast-wide commercial fishing company.
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