David Wells

David Mark Wells, ICD.D (born February 28, 1962) is a Canadian senator from Newfoundland and Labrador. He was appointed to the Senate on January 25, 2013 by Governor General David Johnston on the advice of Canada's 22nd prime minister, Stephen Harper. He is the former Chair of the Subcommittee on the Senate Estimates and the Senate’s Standing Committee on Audit and Oversight. Senator Wells is a strong proponent of accountability and transparency in the Senate. Prior to his appointment to the Upper Chamber, Senator Wells served as Deputy CEO and board member of the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (CNLOPB) and was a member of the board’s finance committee. Wells is involved in regional and national community work, with a special focus on the civic engagement of youth. Senator Wells is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors. Career During his time as deputy CEO and board member of the CNLOPB, Wells worked on issues related to health and safety, resource management, the environment, and industrial benefits. As a leader in the Canadian oil and gas industry, he served as a member of the International Regulators’ Forum on Global Offshore Safety, spearheaded health and safety improvements in the industry, and worked to improve environmental practices and procedures relating to oil spill mitigation and response, alongside federal agencies and departments. He has brought his expertise from this role to the Senate and is an active promoter of responsible resource development. Wells also led the response to the Auditor General of Canada’s audit of the CNLOPB in 2012.