Chief Gibby Jacob, whose ancestral name is Kákeltn Siyám, is a Hereditary Chief of the Squamish Nation. A man with quiet power, he has served for over 40 years in various leadership roles within the Squamish Nation, including elected Councilor and then Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Natural Resources & Revenue Rights and Title Department. He has spearheaded many initiatives aimed at the economic and cultural revitalization of the Squamish people. Under his leadership, the Squamish Nation is worth more than $5 Billion from business revenue, royalties, and real estate assets.

Chief Gibby Jacob helped broker the deal that established the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, as well as the 2010 Olympic Land Legacy that resulted in the Squamish and Lil'wat First Nations gaining several tracts of land in the Whistler community. He also played an instrumental role in enabling the Sen̓áḵw project and the MST Development Corporation. Engaged in over $20 billion in real estate activities, these projects have transformed the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh people into major city builders in the region, providing economic autonomy for younger generations.

Recognized as one of the most influential Indigenous leaders in Canada, Chief Gibby has received numerous accolades, including the BC Aboriginal Business Award, the Senate 150 Medal, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and has been honoured twice with Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 Award.