Kevin Klein

CEO I Former Minister of Environment I Political Commentator I Public Speaker through Speakers Bureau of Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

About

PERSONAL PROFILE • Held senior leadership roles overseeing large and complex single and multi-unit locations. Provided consulting for evaluating and streamlining clients’ operations and executive positions in non-profit organizations. • Successful as Communications/Government Relations Representative, CEO, President, Director of Sales, General Manager, Executive Board Member, and Fundraising Director with a background in communications/media, and production/manufacturing. • Managed the start-up and operations of a digital news property in a highly technical and complex industry, exceeding expectations for profitability within a rapid time frame. • Successful in providing leadership for small to large multidisciplinary teams in unionized and non-unionized environments. • Accomplished senior executive with strengths in operations management, business development, media relations, designing successful revenue campaigns and fundraising for nonprofits. • Cultivated an expansive network of contacts with key political, business, and community influencers to provide a solid foundation for expanding business and revenue opportunities. • Recognized as a Finalist for Canada’s “Top Forty under Forty” in business. FEATURED SPEAKER Featured speaker on "Effective Not Expensive Marketing", for The KIA Performance Group in Toronto. Featured speaker at NWO Senior Government Employees - "How to communicate with Media". Featured speaker for the Family Violence Centre in Winnipeg - advocating Domestic Violence change. Featured guest on The Charles Adler National Radio Show speaking on issues of Domestic Violence Guest appearances on CBC Radio on issues children of Domestic Violence face following a traumatic event.

Experience

  • President and CEO at The Klein Group LTD.
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    The Klein Group proudly operates three reputable newspapers: the Winnipeg Sun, Portage Graphic, and Kenora News-Miner. In addition to our print media, we manage multiple news websites and offer comprehensive commercial printing services. Our business solutions are designed to maximize your digital presence, ensuring your message reaches a broad audience effectively. As a 100% Manitoba-owned organization, we are dedicated to delivering local, factual, and unbiased news, which we believe is crucial in today’s social environment. In an era where misinformation can spread rapidly, reliable and accurate information is essential for fostering an informed and engaged community. Our local news coverage highlights issues that directly impact daily life, from municipal governance to community events, nurturing a sense of connection and accountability. At Klein Group, we uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, providing our audience with the clarity and confidence needed to navigate complex social, political, and economic landscapes. Our commitment to truth and transparency strengthens democracy and promotes a more informed and cohesive society. Contact me directly to discover how The Klein Group can support your business needs and enhance your digital footprint.

  • Fundraising Chairperson at Homes For Heroes Foundation
    May 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Government of Manitoba (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
    • Minister of Environment and Climate
      Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 · 10 mos

      Minister of Environment and Climate. Minister responsible for Efficiency Manitoba.

    • Member of Legislative Assembly for Kirkfield Park
      Dec 2022 - Oct 2023 · 11 mos

  • City of Winnipeg (Winnipeg, Canada Area)
    • City Councillor - Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood
      Oct 2018 - Nov 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • Winnipeg Police Service Board - Chair
      Nov 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Senior Vice President Government Relations & a Member of the Board of Directors at Saneron Ccel Therapeutics Inc
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs

    Saneron CCEL Therapeutics, Inc is a biotechnology Research & Development company, focused on neurological therapy for the early intervention and treatment of several devastating or deadly diseases, which lack adequate treatment options.