President & CEO
Paul A. Kent is the President and CEO of the Greater Halifax Partnership, a catalyst for economic growth and confidence in Greater Halifax.
Paul has over 30 years of experience at executive and senior management levels, in both the public and private sectors. Previous positions include Senior Vice President, Bell Aliant, Chief Operating Officer, Xwave and Senior Vice President of Strategic Consulting, Fujitsu Canada.
A natural collaborator, Paul builds lasting relationships and thinks long-term. He believes in the power of partnership, and in embracing, rather than avoiding, risk. His enthusiasm and belief in people and the community in which he lives is contagious and he loves a challenge.
Paul is a Fellow of the Canadian Information Processing Society, a Certified Management Consultant, a Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and has twice been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEO’s by Atlantic Business Magazine. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax.
Paul is an active member of the local business community. For six years he served as a Director at Nova Scotia Business Inc., the Province’s business development agency. Currently, he is a Director at the Maritime Tidal Energy Corporation.
He is also deeply involved in the cultural and social fabric of the area. He is a director of the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation, the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo Society, a member of the 2011 Halifax United Way Campaign Management Team, Vice President of Harbour East Soccer District and sits on the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Board of Directors.
Paul’s background in business, along with his long-standing reputation as a champion for the Greater Halifax community will prove invaluable assets as the Partnership continues to accelerate the economic growth of our region.
Paul lives in Dartmouth with his wife, Barbara and two daughters, Julia and Jessica.
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