CBCL’s John Flewelling Named 2025 CEO of the Year by Atlantic Business Magazine
We are proud to share that John Flewelling, President and CEO of CBCL Limited, has been named Atlantic Business Magazine’s 2025 CEO of the Year. This honour recognizes exceptional leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence across Atlantic Canada’s business community.
John Flewelling became President and CEO of CBCL in 2019 after working there since 2000. Under his leadership, CBCL has continued to thrive, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients and communities. Flewelling has managed strategic acquisitions including RJ Bartlett Engineering. With over 500 employees and 14 offices, CBCL’s leadership has evolved with the changing needs of the team. Flewelling has launched multiple internal EDIA initiatives within the company, including the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Support (IDEAS) Committee.
Last week, CBCL celebrated its 70th anniversary with an all-staff event in Halifax. This provided the staff from across Atlantic Canada and Ontario the opportunity to come together to commemorate the impacts that CBCL has had on the communities they serve and to connect in person.
As Branch Manager of the Saint John CBCL office for over fifteen years, Flewelling was a crucial part of the Safe, Clean Drinking Water Project and the Saint John Harbour Cleanup. Both projects have revolutionized the water and wastewater infrastructure in Saint John.
Thank you to Atlantic Business Magazine for recognizing John Flewelling as the 2025 CEO of the Year!
