New Officers For Halifax Port Authority
March 8, 2002
Alan Abraham, Jr. Appointed as Chair
Halifax, N.S. - The Halifax Port Authority is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Alan Abraham, Jr. as Chair, and Mr. Gerald McConnell, Q.C. as Vice-Chair of the Authority. Mr. Gerald Blom has also accepted a three-year appointment to the Board of Directors.
Mr. Abraham is the founder and President of Green Waste Systems, the second largest waste removal company in Atlantic Canada. He has served on the Board of Halifax Port Authority since March 1999, most recently as Vice-Chair. Mr. McConnell is the President and CEO of Etruscan Resources Inc. He was first appointed to the Board of Directors of the Port Authority in March 1999, serving as Chair of the Human Resources Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee.
"I am looking forward to maximizing the opportunities ahead for the Port of Halifax. The Port is well-positioned for growth and the Board is committed to ensuring a secure and financially successful future for Halifax Port Authority," stated Mr. Abraham.
The Halifax Port Authority is a government business enterprise mandated by the Federal Minister of Transport. The HPA leads in the development of the Port of Halifax, serving as an economic catalyst and has a mandate to be financially viable. The Port of Halifax has a total annual impact of $670 million and an employment impact of over 9,000 direct and indirect jobs.
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