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: Charlottetown 2026

  • Chad Heron
    Cows
  • Jason Pearson
    Stemble Learning Inc.
  • Ben Murphy
    Murphy Hospitality Group & Whitecap Entertainment
  • Angus Orford (VP Corporate planning and Energy Supply)
    Maritime Electric
  • Alex McBeath (Partner)
    Island Capital Partners
  • Scott McEwen (Senior Managing Director)
    CBRE Limited
  • Mohammed Moin
    Somru Bioscience
  • Russ Mallard
    Atlantic Beef Products Inc.
  • Barbara Hasenböhler
    45 Steps The Culinary Beachside Inn
  • Ray Keenan (Co-Owner)
    Rollo Bay Holdings
  • Matthew Jelley
    Maritime Fun Group
  • Stephen Kennaugh
    Trout River Industries
  • Dave Trainor
    Action Aero Inc.
  • Lucas Linkletter
    Raspberry Point Oysters
  • Mike Cochrane
    Port of Charlottetown
  • Duncan Shaw
    Prebilt Steel
  • Jon Cheverie (President and COO)
    MDS Coating Technologies
  • Andrew Ayre (Director)
    Other Edge
  • Cecelia Wogan-Silva (Director)
    Other Edge
  • Allan MacPhee
    MacPhee Group
  • Craig Dykerman (Partner)
    Doane Grant Thornton
  • Trevor Kennedy (Partner)
    Doane Grant Thornton

CEO Roundtable: Fredericton 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
  • Jeff Matthews
    Irving Oil

CEO Roundtable: Halifax 2026

  • Gilles Theriault
    A.F. Theriault
  • Heidi Leslie
    Crux Energy
  • Arad Gharagozli
    Galaxia Mission Systems
  • Jason Crowell
    Aerotec Engines Ltd
  • Jim Mills
    Office Interiors
  • Lee Bragg
    Eastlink
  • Darren Czech
    Cherubini Metals
  • Nadine Bernard
    Indigevisor
  • 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