Nicola Ray Smith is the Senior Vice President, Atlantic Region for Scotiabank. She
assumed the position in June 2022 and provides senior leadership to our Scotiabank
network across Atlantic Canada.

Long and McQuade Music Therapy Campaign

From November 1 to December 31, 2023.

Kevin is the Managing Partner of McInnes Cooper, a leading law firm in Atlantic Canada and one of the 25 largest law firms in Canada. In this role, he serves as Chief Executive Officer, leading an integrated team of over 425 members in seven locations in key economic centers across the region. 

His firm leadership earned him recognition as one of Atlantic Business Magazines Top 50 CEOs for 2021 and 2022. 

Alison McCrea has over 20 years of experience in Customer Care Management, Event and Team Management and Sales Direction in the family business, Armour Group Limited. Alison has also previously organized, managed and overseen such grand Nova Scotian events as The Halifax Buskers Festival and Tall Ship Festival, and has also managed one of Halifax’s most distinct historic landmarks, Historic Properties.

Greg Hughes is the President & CEO of the NSLC. Prior to his position at the NSLC, Greg was the General Manager of Operations, Atlantic Canada for CIBC. He also founded and served as President & CEO for CleanEarth Technologies and CleanEarth Industrial Services an industry leader in health, safety, and environmental compliance. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary’s University.

Kaitlyn Barry works in the Corporate Development group at GFL Environmental Inc. where she executes on mergers and acquisitions in the waste management sector. Kaitlyn works with GFL’s team to identify potential targets and perform business and financial due diligence.

Recently appointed to the role of Regional Vice President, Business Financial Services for RBC, Kellie holds responsibility for RBC’s Business Financials Services business in Atlantic Canada. Through a team of approximately 190 professionals, RBC is delivering financial advice and services to businesses throughout Atlantic Canada.

Kellie is a graduate of both Saint Mary’s University (Bachelor of Arts, Sociology) and the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management (Master of Business Administration).

Kara Cameron is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Crombie REIT, a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust.  Kara leads Crombie’s financial strategy, including financial reporting, capital management, treasury, investor relations, and information technology teams. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Ms. Cameron holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from St.