Halifax, NS--The Board of Directors of Trade Centre Limited (TCL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Ferguson as President & CEO, effective immediately. Previously, he was appointed Interim President & CEO by the board in April, having held the Executive Vice President position prior to that appointment.

"The board feels extremely confident in its choice of Scott as leader for this important organization," said George Moody, Acting Chair, TCL Board of Directors. "Scott’s performance with TCL over the past 24 years has clearly shown his dedication to this city and to the economic prosperity of the province. He is, without a doubt, the most qualified person I know to guide this organization with vision, enthusiasm and passion for building partnerships that move us all forward together as Nova Scotians."

In Mr. Ferguson’s career with TCL, he has played a key role in attracting major events and concerts, resulting in an estimated $2.5 billion in direct and incremental economic impacts for Halifax and Nova Scotia over the past 15 years. He has also been working on behalf of TCL in support of the Province of Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality on the potential redevelopment of a new convention centre.

Trade Centre Limited (TCL) is a provincial crown corporation that operates six business units: World Trade & Convention Centre, Exhibition Park, Ticket Atlantic, Halifax Metro Centre, Events Halifax and World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada. Its mandate is to create economic benefits by bringing people together in Halifax and Nova Scotia.

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For further information, contact:
Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons
Communications Manager
Trade Centre Limited
Direct: (902) 421-7002
Mobile: (902) 440-5531
tradecentrelimited.com

(Scott Ferguson biography and photo available upon request.)