In each provincial capital, the Panel hosted intimate CEO roundtables with leading business executives from across Atlantic Canada. These focused discussions allowed the Panel to hear directly from those driving economic growth in the region, gathering practical insights on barriers to investment, workforce challenges, regulatory environments, and emerging opportunities. The roundtables fostered candid dialogue about what Atlantic Canadian businesses need to compete and scale globally.

CEO Roundtable: New Brunswick 2026

  • Keith McIntosh
    PLATO Testing
  • Robert Lennon
    ThermalWood Canada
  • Brad Coady
    NB Power
  • Serene Allen
    Port of Saint John
  • Gilles Volpé
    Liberty Utilities
  • Terry Malley
    Malley Industries
  • Ryan Mitchell
    Saint John Energy
  • Tanner Stewart
    Stewart Farms
  • Eric St-Pierre
    UNI Financial Cooperation
  • Andrew Oland
    Moosehead Breweries
  • Keith Parlee
    APEX Industries Inc.
  • Joel Richardson
    Cooke Aquaculture
  • Ryan O'Hara
    Emera
  • Yan Simard
    Kognitiv Spark
  • Jason Somers
    Groupe Savoie
  • Tracy Bell
    Wallace McCain Institute
  • Tristan Jackson
    Nikutik Sovereign Wealth
  • Denis Caron
    Port of Belledune
  • Cathy Simpson
    Techimpact
  • Jess Matthews
    Irving Oil

CEO Roundtable: Nova Scotia 2026

  • Gilles Theriault
    A.F. Theriault
  • Heidi Leslie
    Crux Energy
  • Arad Gharagozli
    Galaxia Mission Systems
  • Jason Crowell
    Aerotec Engines Ltd
  • Jim Mills
    Office Interiors
  • Cory Bell
    Lindsay Construction
  • James Surrette
    Surrette Battery
  • Dean Robertson
    The Shaw Group
  • Lee Bragg
    Eastlink
  • Darren Czech
    Cherubini Metals
  • Nadine Bernard
    Indigevisor
  • Steve Matier
    Maritime Launch Services
  • Julien Montcru
    Stelia North America
  • Peter Gregg
    Emera Inc.
  • Chris Burns
    Chris Burns
  • John Flewelling
    CBCL
  • John Risley
    CFFI
  • Yemi Akindoju
    Vanity Fashions Ltd
  • Tareq Hadhad
    Peace by Chocolate