Port Saint John CEO Named Chair Of National Board
SAINT JOHN- The CEO of Saint John’s port has been elected the chair of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) board.
Jim Quinn will be serving a two-year term in the position, which started on Wednesday.
Quinn will bring over 30 years’ experience in the marine and public sectors to the role, which represents all Canadian Port Authorities, various government entities and marine industry businesses. His appointment was confirmed at the ACPA annual general meeting held on September 10.
“I’m honoured to have the opportunity to Chair the ACPA Board of Directors at this critical time in the evolution of Canada’s ports,” said Quinn, in a release. “Under the leadership of my predecessor, Donna Taylor, we made tremendous progress over the past year working with our members and partners on important initiatives like the Ports Modernization Review. With critical issues such as digitalization, security and sustainability on the policy agenda, I’m eager to work with my port colleagues to consolidate our position, and move forward with a plan that will advance Canada’s ports as an economic enabler for all Canadians.”
Quinn’s career started in the coast guard, which, for over 23 years took him to ports across Canada and around the world, and eventually brought him to the Federal Privy Council Office as a senior advisor. He’s also served as CFO of both Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and the Canadian International Development Agency. He joined Port Saint John in 2010.
“Jim is a hat trick for ACPA”, said Wendy Zatylny, the president of ACPA. “He has great depth of knowledge in the three areas that are most important to moving our agenda forward: the marine sector, government and association governance.”