Director, Strategy and Operations, Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia

Chris Daly is an experienced executive leader based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with over two decades of experience driving strategic transformation across government, education, non-profit, and insurance sectors. Currently serving as Director, Strategy and Operations at the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), Chris is a member of the executive team, overseeing strategy, risk management, information technology, evaluation and infrastructure.

Previously, Chris held senior roles at the Nova Scotia Community College and Associate Deputy Minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism. He has led multi-million-dollar portfolios, transformed business and regulatory programs, spearheaded enterprise risk management initiatives, and advised boards on governance and performance.

Chris holds a Master of Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Dalhousie University, along with certificates in risk management, financial planning, and business relationship management. He is also an active community volunteer and board chair, committed to public service and organizational excellence.