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R. Michael Roberts

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Chief Human Resources Officer at Emera
📍 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

R. Michael Roberts is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Emera, where he leads the companys people and culture strategy. His diverse executive background spans human resources, corporate development, communications, and regulatory affairs at major companies like Bell Aliant and Irving Shipbuilding. He holds both CPA, CA and ICD. D designations.

Outside of his corporate role, Michael is committed to community service. He has served on the national board of directors for March of Dimes Canada and on the board of the IWK Health Centre Foundation, demonstrating a strong dedication to supporting community health and wellness initiatives in his region.

His background as a Chartered Professional Accountant combined with his senior HR leadership role offers a rare blend of financial acumen and people-centric strategy.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Chief Human Resources Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Human Capital Strategy
As CHRO, he is responsible for Emera's overall people strategy, including talent management, labour relations, and driving cultural change.
Corporate Governance
Holds an ICD. D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and has served on multiple non-profit boards, indicating a focus on strong governance.
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Career

Work history

4-2014
Chief Human Resources Officer
Emera
12-2012 - 11-2014
President, Optimum Talent Atlantic
Optimum Talent
12-2009 - 7-2012
Vice president, Corporate Development
Irving Shipbuilding
12-2006 - 12-2009
Vice President, Human Resources
Bell Aliant
6-1997 - 12-2006
Vice President, Regulatory & Government Affairs
Bell Aliant
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Mike Roberts - Chief Human Resources Officer at Emera - The Org. Featured in The Org
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Mike Roberts - Emera Leadership. Featured in Emera (official website)
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Education
1988 - 1991
CPA
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
2019 - 2020
ICD.D
Institute of Corporate Directors
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