Retired Admiral Mike Mullen Joins KEWA Financial Inc.’s Board of Directors
Appointment further strengthens KEWA’s world-class governance team as firm grows and continues support of natural resources and energy companies
Franklin, Tennessee/Toronto, Ontario – September 24, 2025– KEWA Financial Inc. (KEWA), a private financial services, insurance, and capital provider that supports natural resources and energy businesses, announced the appointment of Mike Mullen, retired United States Navy Admiral and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to its Board of Directors. KEWA wholly owns Indemnity National Insurance Company (INIC), which is rated ‘A’ (Excellent) by AM Best and is licensed in the United States and Canada.
Admiral Mullen served as the 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the U.S.’s highest-ranking military officer, from 2007 to 2011, advising two U.S. Presidents and leading America’s armed forces during a period of profound global challenge and change. Over his distinguished four-decade career in the U.S. Navy, he was widely recognized for his leadership advancing international security, strengthening alliances, and navigating complex environments. Since retiring from the military, Admiral Mullen has served as a trusted advisor to various businesses, including previously as a member of the board of directors of General Motors and current chair of the advisory board of TechMet.
“Admiral Mullen’s unmatched strategic perspective, leadership experience, and global network will be invaluable to KEWA and our customers as we continue to enable critical projects to meet growing resources demand,” said David Wiley, Founder and Executive Chairman of KEWA. “He joins at a crucial moment, as governments and industries work to secure resilient, reliable supply chains for minerals and energy in a complex and changing environment.”
Globally, governments, businesses, investors, and local communities have a renewed focus on mineral access, resource supply chains, and energy supply. By providing the insurance and capital solutions that underpin regulatory approvals, such as meeting reclamation financial assurance requirements, KEWA enables essential projects to move forward.
“KEWA has earned a reputation for enabling energy and natural resources businesses seize their most compelling opportunities,” said Admiral Mullen. “We will continue to ensure that the projects essential to future economic growth and prosperity have a financial partner committed to their success.”
Admiral Mullen’s appointment reflects KEWA’s commitment to broadening its world-class governance team. He joins Executive Chairman and founder David Wiley and CEO Scott Lampard on the board of directors. KEWA’s board also includes Jim Falle, David Folkes, and Hon. Rod Phillips. Together with the company’s experienced management team, these leaders brings together the depth, expertise, and vision to ensure KEWA remains a trusted and reliable partner to customers in natural resources, energy, and other key sectors.
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Biography – Admiral Mike Mullen, USN (Ret.)
Mike Mullen served as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States from 2007-2011. He served on the corporate boards of General Motors from 2013-2018 and Sprint from 2013-2019. Admiral Mullen continues to serve on numerous boards including TechMet’s advisory board, Bloomberg Philanthropies, various Naval-associated foundations, and a wide array of non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the growth, development, recovery, and transition of military veterans and their families.