Courtesy of Northern Development Initiative Trust:
After a months-long competitive recruitment process for the position of Chief Executive Officer at Northern Development Initiative Trust, the Board has appointed Ben Campbell to assume responsibility for leading the organization as it carries out its mission to be a catalyst for transformative rural development throughout the upper 70 per cent of the province.
Campbell holds his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and has served the Trust as Chief Financial Officer since 2021. Since January 1, 2025 he has held the position of Interim CEO during a time of transition after the departure of previous CEO, Joel McKay.
A lifelong resident of Northern B.C., Campbell is educated in the north, having attended both the College of New Caledonia through a trade program and the University of Northern British Columbia where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce. Prior to joining the Trust, he obtained valuable experience and insight through specialized work with local and Indigenous governments, non-profits, and school districts throughout the province as Audit Senior Manager at KPMG.
In addition to his role at Northern Development, Campbell contributes to communities in Northern B.C. and beyond by volunteering his time and expertise to the Boards of Community Futures Fraser-Fort George and the College of Complementary Health Professionals, where he holds the roles of Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair, respectively. He also mentors current students as they navigate their way through the CPA testing and designation process.
During his four years at the Trust as CFO, Campbell has led the way in strategically growing the suite of partner programs, including significant advances in the Connecting British Columbia and Northern Passenger Transportation Service programs, effectively administering funds on behalf of the provincial government. He has also steered the implementation of several technology and security systems to ensure the entire organization is working in an efficient and protected manner.
The entire Board and staff team congratulate Campbell on this achievement and look forward to building upon more than two decades of positive influence in economic development in Northern B.C. The Board’s appointment of Campbell to the CEO position is effective immediately.
Campbell holds his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and has served the Trust as Chief Financial Officer since 2021. Since January 1, 2025 he has held the position of Interim CEO during a time of transition after the departure of previous CEO, Joel McKay.
A lifelong resident of Northern B.C., Campbell is educated in the north, having attended both the College of New Caledonia through a trade program and the University of Northern British Columbia where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce. Prior to joining the Trust, he obtained valuable experience and insight through specialized work with local and Indigenous governments, non-profits, and school districts throughout the province as Audit Senior Manager at KPMG.
In addition to his role at Northern Development, Campbell contributes to communities in Northern B.C. and beyond by volunteering his time and expertise to the Boards of Community Futures Fraser-Fort George and the College of Complementary Health Professionals, where he holds the roles of Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair, respectively. He also mentors current students as they navigate their way through the CPA testing and designation process.
During his four years at the Trust as CFO, Campbell has led the way in strategically growing the suite of partner programs, including significant advances in the Connecting British Columbia and Northern Passenger Transportation Service programs, effectively administering funds on behalf of the provincial government. He has also steered the implementation of several technology and security systems to ensure the entire organization is working in an efficient and protected manner.
The entire Board and staff team congratulate Campbell on this achievement and look forward to building upon more than two decades of positive influence in economic development in Northern B.C. The Board’s appointment of Campbell to the CEO position is effective immediately.
Northern Development Board Chair Margo Wagner stated:
“We are pleased to welcome Ben as the new CEO of Northern Development Initiative Trust. Having served as our CFO, Ben brings deep financial expertise, a strong understanding of our organization, and a passion for supporting northern communities. We are confident that under his leadership, Northern Development will continue to drive economic growth and opportunity across the region.
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