Economic Development Winnipeg had 27 employees on the 2025 Manitoba Compensation Disclosure (up 17% from 2024), with an average salary of $121,688 and a total disclosed payroll of $3M. The highest-paid employee on record was R Kuffner (President and CEO, 2025), earning $239,265.
Highest paid all-time
President and CEO
$239,265
2025
President & Chief Executive Officer
$225,000
2023
President and CEO
$225,000
2024
Vice-President, BD and MI
$181,491
2025
Vice-President, Marketing, Communications, and Cor
$179,489
2025
Vice President - International
$167,492
2025
Vice President of Tourism
$166,313
2025
Vice-President, BD and MI
$158,065
2024
Vice President - International
$155,437
2024
Vice-President, Business Development and Market Intelligence
$155,000
2023
| Name | Role | Year | Total Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Kuffner | President and CEO | 2025 | $239,265 |
| Ryan Kuffner | President & Chief Executive Officer | 2023 | $225,000 |
| Ryan N Kuffner | President and CEO | 2024 | $225,000 |
| A Macdonald | Vice-President, BD and MI | 2025 | $181,491 |
| K Tarrant | Vice-President, Marketing, Communications, and Cor | 2025 | $179,489 |
| A Velasco-Acosta | Vice President - International | 2025 | $167,492 |
| N Thiesen | Vice President of Tourism | 2025 | $166,313 |
| Amanda Macdonald | Vice-President, BD and MI | 2024 | $158,065 |
| Alberto E Velasco | Vice President - International | 2024 | $155,437 |
| Amanda Macdonald | Vice-President, Business Development and Market Intelligence | 2023 | $155,000 |
Disclosed employees · bars = headcount, lines = salary
Employees
27
Avg Salary
$121,688
Median
$112,481
Total Payroll
$3.3M
Employees
23
Avg Salary
$117,864
Median
$112,016
Total Payroll
$2.7M
Employees
27
Avg Salary
$113,384
Median
$105,000
Total Payroll
$3.1M
| Year | Employees | Avg Salary | Median Salary | Total Payroll | Headcount Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | $121,688 | $112,481 | $3.3M | +17.4% |
| 2024 | 23 | $117,864 | $112,016 | $2.7M | -14.8% |
| 2023 | 27 | $113,384 | $105,000 | $3.1M | — |
Data sourced from the Manitoba Public Sector Compensation Disclosure. This site is independent and not affiliated with the Government of Manitoba. Always verify against the official source.