Chet Wesley

As the creative force behind NBIF's marketing and communications, Chet also helps develop creative and marketing strategy for its companies, and connects researchers with industry. Before joining NBIF in 2007, Chet worked for Atlantic Mediaworks, where he co-produced the documentary Success Is A Journey on the worldwide history of McCain Foods, winner of the 2006 Canadian Public Relations Society’s Award of Excellence. He has also worked as a writer for CBC, Report on Business Television, Investment Executive and Canadian Business Magazine, and lectured in accounting and communications at the University of New Brunswick. A graduate of the University of Toronto (BA), and the University of New Brunswick (MBA), he conducted post-graduate research in champions of innovation at the Richard Ivey School of Business. He has also undergone leadership training at the Banff Centre for Creativity in Alberta. Chet serves on the Board of Directors of the New Brunswick Arts Board and is a member of the College of Craft & Design Advisory Council.