JP Gladu
Founder and Principal of Mokwateh
Jean Paul (JP) Gladu is currently Principal of Mokwateh and is dedicated to creating innovative partnerships and solutions to reveal equitable opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous business communities.
JP previously served as the President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) from September 2012 until April 2020. JP is Anishinaabe and resides in his community of Sand Point First Nation located on Lake Nipigon, Ontario.
He completed a forestry technician diploma from Sault College, obtained an undergraduate degree in Forestry from Northern Arizona University, holds an Executive MBA from Queens University, an ICD.D from Rotman School of Management University of Toronto, an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Carleton University and an Honorary Doctor of Commerce from Lakehead University.
JP has over 30 years of experience in the natural resource sector. His career path includes work with Indigenous communities and organizations, environmental NGOs, industry and governments from across Canada and the globe. Currently, JP serves on the boards of Suncor, Superior Plus, the Institute for Corporate Directors, Broden Mining, First Nations Major Projects Coalition Advisory Centre, Canada Forest Trust’s National Advisory Board as well BHP’s Forum for Corporate Responsibility committee.
He previously served on the Board of Ontario Power Generation, Noront Resources, and was past Chair of the Mikisew Group of Companies. He is a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and served as the Chancellor of St. Paul’s University College Waterloo from 2017 to 2020. JP’s achievements have been recognized by the Public Policy Forum as a prestigious 2024 Honouree.