Chris Morrissey

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

President and CEO at Invest Nova Scotia

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Chris Morrissey is a seasoned executive with experience in both public and private sectors. As President and CEO of Invest Nova Scotia and Deputy Minister of Growth and Development, he focuses on attracting strategic investments and driving economic prosperity for the province. He holds an EMBA from Saint Marys University.

Outside of his professional roles, Chris lives in Halifax with his wife, Kala, and their three sons. He is known for using intuition and humor to build strong relationships and has a long history of involvement in major community-focused events, including amateur sports.

He served as the CEO for the Halifax 2011 Canada Winter Games, leading and managing the largest event of its kind in history with a $45 million budget.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

Story Driven

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Economic Development
His current dual roles are centered on attracting investment and fostering economic growth and productivity for Nova Scotia.
Public-Private Partnerships
His work often involves leveraging partnerships with non-profit and private sectors to address provincial needs like housing and to promote local businesses.
Community Engagement
Has over 25 years of experience as a senior executive in amateur sport, including leading the 2011 Canada Winter Games, a major community-focused event.

Media Appearances

Executive Leadership - Chris Morrissey. Featured in Invest Nova Scotia

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Senior Leadership Appointments at Invest Nova Scotia. Featured in Nova Scotia Government News

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Work History

7-2025
President and CEO at Invest Nova Scotia
5-2025
Deputy Minister - Growth and Development at Government of Nova Scotia
1-2016 - 5-2025
VP - Resource Management at Acadian Seaplants
6-2013 - 1-2016
Executive Director at Clean Nova Scotia
10-2007 - 8-2012
CEO at Halifax 2011 Canada Games

Education

2014 - 2014
Community Shift from Ivey Business School at Western University
2012 - 2014
EMBA from Sobey School of Business - Saint Mary's University

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Exp : 17 Location : Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Level : Leadership Designation : President and CEO at Invest Nova Scotia
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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