Gavin Dew is a business leader, entrepreneur, and executive with extensive experience in governance and public policy. He is running for MLA in Kelowna-Mission with the Conservative Party of British Columbia, driven by a passion to renew and rebuild BC’s economic potential.

Personal Life

Born and raised in British Columbia, Gavin lives in Kelowna with his wife, Erin, and their two children, Abby and Evan. The Dew family is committed to building community through both volunteerism and small business. Erin, a UBC Forestry graduate, has a diverse background that includes working with children on the autism spectrum and running a small business. Together, they recently launched Play Area, Kelowna’s newest indoor playground, to serve the growing number of young families in the Okanagan.

Professional Background

Gavin’s career spans two decades at the intersection of business, public policy, and technology. He has played a key role in building public understanding and support for complex policies and projects across Canada, including affordable housing, energy infrastructure, and tech clusters. Most recently, Gavin served as Chief Strategy Officer for a $5 billion agricultural innovation and food security project in BC. He also has a strong academic background, with a BA from UBC and an MBA from the University of Oxford, where he focused on corporate social responsibility.

Community Involvement

Gavin is deeply committed to his community, serving on the boards of the Business Council of British Columbia and Resource Works, an organization promoting responsible resource development. He has also served in governance roles with organizations like UBC, Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Community Futures, a rural small business lender. Gavin volunteers as an advisor to Arthritis Canada and chairs the board of the Veterans Transition Network, a national mental health charity that played a crucial role in evacuating Afghan interpreters at risk from the Taliban. His community efforts have earned him recognition, including being named a “Forty Under 40” by Business in Vancouver for his leadership.