Richard MacLellan is a business leader with more than 30 years of experience leading complex initiatives across the marine, energy, infrastructure, and public sectors. He has held executive leadership roles in municipal government and the private sector, where he has built partnerships that advance economic development, sustainability, and Indigenous participation.Today, Richard focuses on opportunities at the intersection of the blue economy, Arctic development, and Indigenous-led innovation. His work includes advancing projects in sustainable marine infrastructure, economic participation, and ocean innovation, with a strong emphasis on creating lasting benefits for coastal and northern communities.A passionate collaborator and community leader, Richard brings a practical perspective on how governments, Indigenous partners, industry, and academia can work together to build a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable blue economy.
