Henry Wall

Henry is a hands-on leader with over 17 years of expertise in the municipal world. He started as the Treasurer and Director for Finance for the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) with 10 years of service with the organization.  He has a proven record of managing diverse teams, developing, and implementing policies, establishing internal controls, and engaging staff to achieve ambitious strategic priorities.

As CEO of the KDSB, he is responsible for the operations, transformation, and development of the region’s Emergency Medical Services, Community and Housing Sector, Social Assistance and Pre-Employment Programs, Early Years and Child Care programs, Homelessness Sector and Non-Profit Housing sector.

During his tenure, KDSB has become a fully integrated organization focused on providing complete wrap-around services and support for families; the organization has grown from being a Service Manager and housing provider of safe, affordable housing to administrating Emergency Homeless Shelters and developing Supportive and Transitional housing. Henry strives to support and empower communities to implement positive health and social system change, believing that allyship and partnership are essential in meaningful reconciliation with First Nation Communities and Indigenous partners.

Henry’s leadership philosophy is straightforward: with a strong vision, collective forward-thinking, and engaged employees, organizations can achieve great things for their communities.