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Webinar - October 29th, 2024
Lana is a Senior Economist at the Atlantic Economic Council. She contributes to regular analysis on the region’s economy and is leading the Council’s work on the transition to net-zero emissions. Previously, she held positions with the provincial government at the Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board, as well as with the federal government at Finance Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency. Lana is President of the Atlantic Association of Applied Economists. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics from Saint Mary’s University and a Master of Arts in Economics from Queen’s University.
Douglas Porter has over 30 years of experience analyzing global economies and financial markets. As Chief Economist at BMO Financial Group and author of the popular Talking Points, he oversees the macroeconomic and financial market forecasts and co-writes
the firm’s weekly flagship publication, Focus. Mr. Porter manages the team that has won numerous forecasting awards.
Dawn Desjardins is an economist and executive with experience in researching economic and policy issues. Over her career she has communicated complex issues to clients, decision-makers and media audiences. She was RBC’s Deputy Chief Economist, a reporter for Bloomberg Financial News in Canada and a bond strategist at JP Morgan Canada. Halifax, NS - October 31st, 2024
Fred is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Atlantic Economic Council. He has been the Council's lead on economic impact analysis and Indigenous economic research since 2009. Fred is responsible for monitoring the New Brunswick economy. He sits on the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Policy Advisory Committee for Nova Scotia. Prior to joining the Atlantic Economic Council, he was the Director of the Economics and Statistics Division at the Nova Scotia Department of Finance. Fred is a Chartered Professional Accountant. He has a Master of Business Administration from Dalhousie University, a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Guelph, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Francis Xavier University.
Saeed El-Darahali, MBA, BSc, CHR, is the President and CEO of SimplyCast, a leading provider of self-service, multi-channel marketing services empowering small businesses to create, manage and track their own online and offline marketing campaigns.
Kristan is passionate about helping people achieve their goals – and this is evident in everything she does. For over 20 years, she has tackled some of Atlantic Canada’s most compelling challenges and provided counsel to senior leaders in government and industry across Canada.
Chris O'Shea
With 25 years of experience, he has a proven track record working with small and medium-sized businesses. Based in Halifax, Chris offers guidance, best practices and practical advice to help businesses grow. Chris holds a Business Administration degree from St. Francis Xavier University
Stephane earned his BSc. in Mechanical Engineering at the Royal Military College Kingston in 1993. He was then commissioned as an Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces, joining the Communication Command HQ in Ottawa, Ontario. In 1995, Stephane left the CAF to join Tembec, a major pulp & paper company in Temiscaming, to serve in different growing leadership roles in manufacturing. Stephane moved to Ottawa in 1998 to take responsibility of Iogen’s industrial enzyme manufacturing operations (biotechnology). He also participated in commissioning the world’s first demonstration of a full-scale residual-to-ethanol production with novel technologies. Charlottetown, PE - November 5th, 2024
Fred is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Atlantic Economic Council. He has been the Council's lead on economic impact analysis and Indigenous economic research since 2009. Fred is responsible for monitoring the New Brunswick economy. He sits on the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Policy Advisory Committee for Nova Scotia. Prior to joining the Atlantic Economic Council, he was the Director of the Economics and Statistics Division at the Nova Scotia Department of Finance. Fred is a Chartered Professional Accountant. He has a Master of Business Administration from Dalhousie University, a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Guelph, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Francis Xavier University.
Christina MacLeod is a partner and the Chief Taskmaster at VOLUME18, a strategic communications firm in Stratford, PEI. VOLUME18 specializes in guiding governments, non-profits, and businesses to connect, communicate, and drive meaningful change through strategic planning, consulting, and high-impact public awareness campaigns.
Born and raised on a mixed farm in PEI, David McNally has spent his career in Food, Beverage and Manufacturing with 30 years of experience working directly with small, medium and large operations helping them identify areas for process improvement.
Saint John, NB - November 6th, 2024
Lana is a Senior Economist at the Atlantic Economic Council. She contributes to regular analysis on the region’s economy and is leading the Council’s work on the transition to net-zero emissions. Previously, she held positions with the provincial government at the Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board, as well as with the federal government at Finance Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency. Lana is President of the Atlantic Association of Applied Economists. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics from Saint Mary’s University and a Master of Arts in Economics from Queen’s University.
Bertin Haché
Bertin Haché is a Client Partner with BDC’s Advisory Services team in New Brunswick. Bertin offers guidance, best practices and practical advice to help businesses grow. Based in Moncton, he is fascinated to learn about his client’s business and proud to work with many great leaders to overcome their growth challenges.
Jolene Johnson
Jolene is proudly Wolastoqiyik from Neqotkuk First Nation, New Brunswick, and is a woman of many roles. She is a devoted mother to three sons, a doting grandmother to four, and a passionate entrepreneur. Although she grew up and lived many years in non-Indigenous communities, Jolene has spent the past 25 years rediscovering her roots and embracing her Indigenous culture. This journey has not only been an inspiration but also a driving force behind her entrepreneurial pursuits.
Nicole Paquet
Nicole specializes in organizational effectiveness, transformation, and change leadership. By supporting her clients in developing strategic roadmaps and actionable plans through growth and change, she ensures meaningful engagement and participation of key stakeholders throughout the process.
St. John's, NL - November 14th, 2024
As CEO, AnnMarie is dedicated to working alongside the St. John’s Board of Trade team and Board of Directors to provide guidance, support, and solutions to members. Throughout her career, AnnMarie has worked with the region’s largest and often most complex
organizations to help shape their vision, build meaningful relationships, establish connections with stakeholders, and achieve their business objectives.
Carey Bonnell’s career in the seafood industry spans almost 25 years, including roles such as Managing Director of the Canadian Center for Fisheries Innovation, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister of the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Environment,
and 8 years as the Head of School of Fisheries at the Marine Institute, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. In February 2018, Carey joined Ocean Choice International where he is Vice President of Sustainability and Engagement.
Patrick is the Senior Researcher and Director of Major Projects for the Atlantic Economic Council. He has been active in economic and business analysis for over 25 years. Patrick is a leading voice on the issues impacting the economy of Atlantic Canada. He recently directed several reports on the labour skills challenge in Atlantic Canada and the latest edition of the Council's Major Projects Inventory which analyses capital investment trends in the region. He is a frequent speaker on the issues important to Atlantic Canada and is passionate about the continued success of the region.
James Garland - Introductory Speaker
Andrea King
Andrea has a global perspective from working in over 25 countries, media expertise from her time as CEO of State 23 Media and real-life entrepreneurial experience from launching, operating and selling a business.
Amanda Perran (She/Her) is an experienced Business Leader and Technology Strategist with over 20 years’ experience assisting organizations with the design, implementation and adoption of their digital transformation, information management, productivity, cloud computing and data intelligence solutions.
Tore M. Løseth - Keynote Speaker
Tore M. Løseth brings over 20 years of experience at Equinor to his current role as Country Manager for Equinor Canada. Tore began his career as a geologist after graduating from the University of Bergen with a Ph.D. in Sedimentology and has held several management positions at Equinor, including Vice President and Senior Vice Presidents roles for Exploration in the North Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and Equinor’s international onshore activities.
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Dawn
Desjardins
Fred
Bergman
Saeed
El-Darahali
Kristan
Hines - Moderator
Colleen O'Toole
Stephane Turbide
Christina MacLeod
David McNally
Dallas Kelly - Introductory Speaker
Shelley Wood
AnnMarie Boudreau
Carey Bonnell
Patrick
Brannon
Amanda Perran