
OUR LEADERSHIP
MANAGEMENT APPROACH & GOVERNANCE
The Saint John Port Authority, doing business as Port Saint John, is a non-shareholder, financially self-sufficient corporation established by the Government of Canada on May 1, 1999, under the Canada Marine Act, and accountable to the Federal Minister of Transport.
Port Saint John is governed by a board of directors consisting of seven members who set the strategic direction; approve policies, budgets, and major capital works; and set goals for corporate performance to guide the President & CEO and his team.
Our board of directors reflects not just our business interests but our organization’s values. We strive to ensure diverse representation.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT
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CRAIG BELL ESTABROOKS
President & CEO -
ANDREW DIXON
Senior Vice President, Trade & Business Development -
PAULA COPELAND
Vice President, Engagement and Sustainability -
ALEX CALVIN
Vice President, Infrastructure and Planning -
SERENE ALLEN
Vice President, Strategy and Performance -
BRUCE CONNELL
Vice President, Risk & Compliance
BOARD MEMBERS
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JACK KEIR
Chair -
DONNA GATES
Vice-Chair -
SHELLEY RINEHART
Director -
THOMAS O’NEIL
Director -
PETER MCGUIRE
Director -
SHILO BOUCHER
Director -
RALPH LANDERS
Director
Stakeholders, community members, and employees reported a satisfaction rating of 83% when asked about their satisfaction with the overall direction of Port Saint John.
Stakeholders, community members, and employees expressed an 88% satisfaction level regarding Port Saint John’s performance in the areas of business conduct and ethics.
Port Saint John’s Board Vice-Chair and Audit, Master Planning, and Human Resource & Governance Board Committee Chairs are women.
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