Rick Colbourne
Instructor
School of Business
Capilano University
Canada
Biography
Dr. Rick Colbourne is an award winning educator with a demonstrated record of leadership, success and international experience in education. Most recently, as Assistant Dean, Indigenous Business Education, Dr. Colbourne led the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business’ efforts to engage, consult, collaborate and partner with Indigenous communities, associations, post-secondary institutions and corporations. He focused on building business and management capacity to facilitate Indigenous participation in regional economic development opportunities in Canada. Recognized for excellence by the Honourable Paul Martin, former Prime Minister of Canada, the Martin Educational Initiative and by the Honourable John Duncan, former Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development in Canada.
Research Interest
Consulting, finance and accounting, healthcare, banking, mining and high technology.
