Shelley Gray is the CEO of SkilledTradesBC, a Crown Corporation responsible for advancing British Columbia's skilled trades training system and building the skilled workforce essential for economic prosperity. As the first woman in the CEO role at SkilledTradesBC, Shelley is driven to create a more inclusive trades training system that reflects the province's diverse population. Shelley is a strong advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion, and her work is guided by her belief in creating meaningful career opportunities for all.
Shelley’s extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, with a wide-ranging impact at local, national and international levels, and her ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments have made her a respected and valued leader. Most recently, she has been recognized as BCBusiness Women of the Year runner-up (2024), Business in Vancouver Influential Women in Business (2024), SiteNews Construction’s Most Influential People (2024), Business in Vancouver BC500 Most Influential Business Leaders (2022).

Shelley is active on various boards and committees, including the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship, Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, Vancouver College and LDS Learning Disabilities Society, and serves on the Vancouver Board of Trade's Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council.

Shelley holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from the University of Alberta, a Leadership Development Certificate from the UBC Sauder School of Business, an INSEAD Executive Leadership Certificate and her ICD.D.