Harry Flaherty
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CEO & President, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation
Harry Flaherty has served as President and CEO of Qikiqtaaluk Corporation (QC) since 2009, leading the organization through a period of growth, strategic diversification, and expanded Inuit participation in Nunavut’s economy. Today, QC is the largest Inuit-owned private employer in the Qikiqtani Region, operating a broad portfolio of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and partnerships that have established QC as a prominent and reliable leader and partner in industrial, institutional, and infrastructure development.
Mr. Flaherty is nationally recognized for his contributions to Indigenous economic development and was inducted into the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame with a Lifetime Achievement Award – the first Inuk to receive this distinction in the award’s 20-year history. He serves on the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Action Committee and the BMO Indigenous Advisory Council, contributing a northern and Inuit perspective to national business and policy discussions.
In addition to his corporate leadership, Mr. Flaherty is an elected member of Iqaluit City Council and serves as Alternate Deputy Mayor. He is known for his pragmatic, partnership-driven approach to resource development that aligns commercial success with Inuit employment, training, and long-term regional benefits.