The Halifax Partnership has announced the appointment of Wendy Luther as President and CEO, effective June 3. Luther has 17 years of experience in representing Nova Scotia nationally and internationally.

The Halifax Partnership works to grow Halifax’s economy.  The group is focused on The Halifax Economic Growth Plan, which aims to grow the population to 550,000 and GDP to $30 billion by 2031.

“Halifax is quickly becoming one of the best mid-sized cities in North America in which to live, work, and do business,” said Matt Hebb, Chair of the Board of Directors. “There’s more work to do, and Wendy will be instrumental in building upon past successes.”

Luther’s accomplishments include serving as President and CEO of EduNova, which works with international students. While there, she developed the award-winning Study and Stay program, which incentivizes international students to stay and work in Nova Scotia.   

Prior to that, Luther led export development initiatives with the Atlantic Canada World Trade Centre and Nova Scotia Business Inc., where she led trade missions to over twenty countries. She has mentored and advised over 300 Nova Scotian exporters on how to be competitive in international markets.

“I'm excited to get started with the Partnership,” Luther said. “Ours is a dynamic and growing city and I believe the Partnership has been key in Halifax's recent momentum.”

The Partnership thanked interim President and CEO John Rogers, who filled in after the previous CEO Ron Hanlon passed away suddenly in May, 2018.