Government Announces Invest Nova Scotia President and CEO
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Peter MacAskill will serve as President and CEO of Invest Nova Scotia, one of two new Crown corporations established on December 1 to drive economic growth across the province.
Mr. MacAskill, currently Invest Nova Scotia’s Chief Operating Officer, was the successful candidate in a national competition for the position. He previously held executive roles with Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) since 2012.
“Invest Nova Scotia is changing how we drive sustainable economic growth and development across the province,” said Economic Development Minister Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister responsible for Invest Nova Scotia. “Mr. MacAskill’s vast experience helping businesses at all stages and across all sectors to increase their productivity, sustainability and competitiveness will serve him well in this new position.”
Mr. MacAskill will begin his new role April 1.