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Chris Morrissey

Enthusiast · DISC type i
President and CEO at Invest Nova Scotia
📍 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

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.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
President and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

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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Education
2014 - 2014
Community Shift
Ivey Business School at Western University
2012 - 2014
EMBA
Sobey School of Business - Saint Mary's University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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