Carrie Cussons is President & CEO of Events East Group having the accountability for leadership of the Halifax Convention Centre, a 120,000 sq. ft. Convention Centre in the heart of downtown Halifax, and the Scotiabank Centre, the premier multipurpose facility in Atlantic Canada with a seating capacity in excess of 10,000.

Since joining the organization in 2009, Carrie has been a strategic lead in all areas of the business. Prior to her appointment as President & CEO, she was Chief Financial Officer and led the Corporate Services group, including finance, human resources, and technology.

Carrie brings a diverse business background, including over two decades of executive management experience with a concentration in financial and operational leadership. She has held leadership roles in a variety of public and private sector organizations including the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation, the CCL Group, and Ernst and Young. She has played a leading advisory role in business strategy, measurement, and financial reporting.

A graduate of Acadia University, she received her CPA, CA designation in 1991, and in 2015, she completed the Director’s Education Program through the Institute of Corporate Directors. In 2020, Carrie was named the recipient of the Progress Women of Excellence Business award. Carrie is currently a member of the Women’s Leadership Collaborative, the International Women’s Forum of Canada, NAIG (North American Indigenous Games) Board of Directors, Secretary, Halifax Partnership Board of Directors and Chair, Audit Committee, and the CUA Board of Directors. Carrie also holds industry memberships in IAVM (International Association of Venue Managers), AIPC (International Association of Convention Centres, Convention Centres of Canada and Meetings Mean Business Canada.