Destination Halifax Names President and CEO
Halifax. Nova Scotia (PRWEB) September 10, 2015 -- “Mr. Jefferson brings strong leadership skills and tourism expertise to Team Halifax,” said Jeff Ransome, Chair, Destination Halifax Board of Directors. “I am confident that he will lead Destination Halifax to continued success.”
In 2010, Mr. Jefferson led the development of Discover Saint John, where he commissioned the new agency and led a team of professionals providing destination marketing services and marketing the region to national and international markets. He has also worked within the JD Irving group of companies and as General Manager of the Saint John Waterfront Development Corporation.
“I am proud to promote Halifax as Canada’s premier travel destination,” said Mr. Jefferson. “It is a privilege to lead this talented team and to build on the strong reputation of the Destination Halifax brand.”
The role of president and CEO involves leading the development, implementation and evaluation of a long term strategy aimed at building the economic potential of tourism for the Halifax region.
Mr. Jefferson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, a professional designation in Project Management, and an Executive MBA from The University of Western Ontario’s Richard Ivey School of Business. He is currently completing his ICD designation with the Institute of Corporate Directors at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.
About Destination Halifax
Destination Halifax is a partnership of the Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia and participating industry members. Since its inception in 2002, Destination Halifax has operated with a goal of promoting the Halifax region as a year-round destination of choice for business and leisure travellers.
Media Contact:
Regis Dudley
Communications Manager
Phone: 902-423-1133
Email: rdudley(at)destinationhalifax(dot)com
Regis Dudley, Destination Halifax, http://www.destinationhalifax.com, 902-423-1133, [email protected]
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