HIAA - Key Persons
Amy is responsible for the Airport Authorities financial management and full cycle accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, planning, and analysis.
Job Titles:
- Chairman, Capital Projects Committee Nominee
Benjie is an architect who leads William Nycum + Associates, a Halifax-based architecture, planning, and project management firm. Benjie is an Adjunct Professor and Chair of the Professional Practice Teaching Group at Dalhousie University Faculty of Architecture and serves as an Instructor for the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Design and Construction Institute, and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Chris is responsible for leading the development and implementation of new air service routes, as well as maintaining and growing existing routes for the Airport Authority.
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- Vice President, Technology & Innovation
Craig is responsible for managing the technology used to facilitate passenger travel and providing the vision for HIAA's information technology environment, including strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of activities.
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- CEO of Community Foundation of Nova Scotia
Daniel is CEO of Community Foundation of Nova Scotia and Principal & Director of Solais Partners. Daniel also serves on the Board of Directors for Beacon Securities Limited. He is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for McGill Institute for the Study of Canada and is a member of the Board for the Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS).
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- Vice President, Airport Planning & Development
Dean is responsible for the planning, development, management, and delivery of HIAA's capital projects which improve and expand the airport's facilities and infrastructure.
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- Chartered Professional Accountant
Diana is a Chartered Professional Accountant with extensive experience in public service and management consulting. She served 17 years as an elected representative on Halifax city council and at the Nova Scotia Legislature, retiring as Deputy Premier and Cabinet Minister. She serves on the boards of Mount Saint Vincent University and the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association. She is a founding board member of Friends of Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes.
Doug Bastow is a retired airline pilot. He spent 35 years in the airline business retiring in 2009 as a Director in the Flight Operations department of Air Canada. Doug sits on the Board of Directors for the North Colchester River Restoration Association, is a member of the Tatamagouche Source Water Protection Committee and the North Shore Refugee Settlement Group.
Jackie is a retired federal executive who held senior roles with Canada Revenue Agency and Public Works and Government Services Canada. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) who serves on the Boards of CPA Nova Scotia, CPA Atlantic School of Business and Nova Scotia Community College.
Jeff is responsible for the day-to-day readiness of Halifax Stanfield including the development of staff, policies and procedures, maintenance systems, resources, and training for the operations department.
Job Titles:
- Director, Commercial & Airport Experience
Jo-Anne is responsible for advancing airport experience programs and services, and commercial activities at the airport.
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- Chairman, Board of Directors Nominee: Halifax Regional Municipality
John is a Senior Partner at BOYNECLARKE LLP, where he is the Chair of the firm's Creditor Practice Group. He was appointed Queen's Counsel (now King's Counsel) in 2008. John has significant community board governance experience. He served for 19 years on the Saint Mary's University Board of Governors, including four years as Board Chair. He is a past board member, and Governance Committee Chair, of ABC Life Literacy Canada and World Wildlife Fund Canada ("WWF"). He currently serves as a Director of the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation. John is the recipient of numerous community and professional awards.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- President
Joyce joined HIAA in 1999 and, throughout her career, has been integral in HIAA's growth and development. In addition to leading an exceptional team at HIAA, Joyce is a board member of the Airports Council International (ACI) World Governing Board and past chair of the Canadian Airports Council and serves as Board Member and past President of the Board of Directors for the Atlantic Canada Airports Association. An accomplished leader, Joyce was named Business Leader of the Year by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce in 2019 and was recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business Magazine in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Job Titles:
- Communications & Marketing Advisor
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- Director, Legal Services & Corporate Secretary
Margaret is responsible for advising on all legal matters including contracts, leases, and procurement processes, and liaising with external legal counsel when required. As Corporate Secretary, Margaret prepares and maintains corporate records and advises the Board and Board Committees on governance matters.
Marie Manning - Chief Commercial Officer
Job Titles:
- Chief Commercial Officer
- Vice President, Business Development
Marie is responsible for overseeing passenger and cargo air service development, real estate, airport experience, business development, corporate communications, and marketing.
Matthew is Chief Executive Officer for Black Business Initiative (BBI). Matthew currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, Halifax Dance, and sits on the Advisory Boards for the Dalhousie Faculty of Management and Acadia University Institute for Data Analytics and is a Nova Scotia Economic Growth Council Member.
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- Vice President, People & Chief People Officer
Mike is responsible for all aspects of employee relations, labour relations, and organizational effectiveness and development, including training and development, equity and inclusion, and recruitment. Mike also oversees legal services and corporate governance matters.
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- Vice President, Sustainability & Risk
Mike is responsible for the sustainability and risk portfolios at Halifax Stanfield which include aviation safety, occupational health and safety, security, environment, sustainability, and enterprise risk management.
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- Communications & Marketing Advisor
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- Director, People & Inclusion
Nicole is responsible for the development and implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as labour and employee relations.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Senior Vice President, Operations
Paul oversees all aspects of the operational readiness of Halifax Stanfield, including airfield and terminal maintenance, emergency response, information technology, planning and infrastructure, and safety, security, and environment.
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- Chief Financial Officer
- Vice President, Finance
Paul is responsible for the advancement and protection of HIAA's financial integrity, which includes overseeing financial transactions, contracting and procurement, and supporting and analyzing business activities and opportunities.
Job Titles:
- CEO of Kisserup International Trade Roots Inc
Pernille is CEO of Kisserup International Trade Roots Inc. and has more than 25 years of international business experience. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of International Development Professionals and is a founding board member of the Canada-Europe Women in Business Network. Pernille is a mentor with Immigrant Settlement Services of Nova Scotia and the Centre for Women in Business.
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- Director, Communications & Marketing
Tiffany is responsible for corporate communications, marketing, media, government, and stakeholder relations, and HIAA's Community Outreach Program.