Port Saint John Welcomes New Board Members
SAINT JOHN (NB) – Two top Atlantic CEOs are the latest addition to Port Saint John’s Board of Directors.Glenn Cooke, of Cooke Aquaculture, comes to the board by federal appointment. His vision, entrepreneurship and business savvy has been recognized by the business community in Canada and overseas. Cooke Aquaculture is the largest fully integrated and independent salmon farming company in North America.Kathryn Craig comes to the board by municipal appointment. Craig has a wealth of experience on boards, along with strategic planning savvy. She is also skilled in the area of labour relations and working with all levels of government.Cooke was named one of 50 Top Atlantic Canadian CEOs in 2007 and has since made the list for several consecutive years. In 2006, Cooke Aquaculture was named one of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada and has been renamed to the list every year since. He’s also received various export, entrepreneurship and community development awards.Under Cooke’s leadership, Cooke Aquaculture was the first company in North America to offer products that were certified to the internationally recognized Seafood Trust label. The company has also played an active role in research and science on the topics of DNA traceability, broodstock development, fish health and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture.Craig, former Executive Director of FacilicorpNB, has also received the designation of one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs, winning in 2003 during her time as CEO of Fundy Linen Service Inc. There, she was responsible for the overall operation and financial well being of the largest non-profit central laundry in Eastern Canada. During that time, several green initiatives were undertaken, including conversion to natural gas, updated ventilation system, and new C.B.W. washers.She began her studies in nursing, later earning a Masters in Business from the University of New Brunswick, along with taking the Chartered Director Program from McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business.Craig’s board experience includes: City of Saint John Shared Risk Pension Plan, Saint John Industrial Parks Limited and Saint John Board of Trade. She was also a member of the Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development and was a member of Government of New Brunswick Employers Negotiating Team for CUPE 1252
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Media contact:Paula CopelandManager of Corporate CommunicationsPort Saint JohnCell: (506) 650-5288Email: pcopeland@109.199.110.97#portcity