Bram Strain

Bramwell (Bram) Strain serves as President and CEO of the Business Council of Manitoba.
Bram is a Manitoban, raised in Elm Creek and is a graduate of Brandon University. Prior to joining the Business Council, Bram worked at all three levels of government in senior roles such as, City Manager in Lethbridge, Alberta, Deputy Minister in the Manitoba Government in Infrastructure and Education, Training, and Immigration, and in the Federal system as Assistant Deputy Minister for Western Economic Diversification.
Bram was appointed to the Premier’s Business and Jobs Council (PB&J) in 2023, where he served on the Trade Committee and co-Chairs the Green Economy committee.
Bram also serves on the boards of the CentrePort Canada, Assiniboine Park Conservancy and the Winnipeg Football Club.
Bram is a strategic leader who utilizes a relationship-based leadership style that focuses on results and outcomes beneficial to stakeholders. Bram has worked extensively with the private sector in the development of economic and infrastructure projects leading to growth and community enhancement. On behalf of the Business Council, he is focused on economic growth for the province of Manitoba by creating the conditions for a competitive business environment for industry to thrive.