Paul Kent, President & CEO, Greater Halifax Partnership

Paul is the President and CEO of the Greater Halifax Partnership, the catalyst for economic growth and confidence in Greater Halifax. He 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 embraces the culture and lifestyle of Halifax wholeheartedly. Most importantly, he shares the Salvation Army’s notion that our most important resource is our brains, our talent, and our people. Paul believes the greatest investment any business person can make is in empowering our communities to get back on their feet and become the best they can be.