LUNCHEON: Karen Oldfield, President & CEO, Halifax Port Authority
Sponsored by:
Our Port City
Halifax Port Authority CEO Karen Oldfield will talk about using technology to future-proof the Port of Halifax, connecting with partners, stakeholders and customers in the drive for growth, and showcasing our region’s strengths and talents to build a strong case for jobs and economic prosperity.
Karen Oldfield, Q.C., ICD.D.
President and CEO, Halifax Port Authority
Under Karen Oldfield's leadership, the Port of Halifax team has transformed the traditional port business lines through a dynamic diversification strategy leading to a tripling of revenues. The Port of Halifax is a regional economic engine generating more than 12,400 jobs from port operations and contributing over $1.7 billion in annual economic impact. Ms. Oldfield is guiding the Halifax Port Authority as it develops a new infrastructure plan to maintain its strong position as Canada’s Ultra Atlantic Gateway.
Karen Oldfield is a board member for the Conference Board of Canada. She recently served as the President of the International Women’s Forum of Canada. She was also a member of the Advisory Council on National Security which provided advice through the National Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada. Locally, Ms. Oldfield sits as Chair of the Board of Governors for Saint Mary’s University and is a member of the Halifax Gateway Council Board of Directors.
Date and Time
Tuesday May 7, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM ADT
Tuesday, May 7
11:30am - 1:30pm
Location
Kenneth C. Rowe Hall,
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal Rd
Halifax NS B3H 4P7
Fees/Admission
Members:
$54.95 / Table of 10 $549.50
Future Members:
$84.95 / Table of 10 $849.50
All prices subject to HST
Not-for-Profit / Student Discount available upon registration
Contact Mandi Bowser with any questions or concerns about registration.
Contact Information
Tania Crouse Hardy,
Events Specialist
(902) 481-1226
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