Board of Directors
Convention Centres of Canada is a not for profit association led by volunteers from each of our member centres. The Board of Directors is elected from among the members to address critical issues or emerging trends.
Board of Directors:
Chair – Nina Kressler, President & CEO, Shaw Centre Ottawa
Past Chair – Cathy Pugh, General Manager, Fredericton Convention Centre
Director – Pierre-Michel Bouchard, President & CEO, Centre des congrès de Québec
Director – Lori Da Silva, General Manager & CEO, RBC Place London
Director – Michelle Eagles, Operations Manager, St. John’s Convention Centre
Director – Craig Lehto, General Manager, Vancouver Convention Centre
Director – Greg Newton, General Manager, BMO Centre at The Calgary Stampede
Director – Laura Purdy, General Manager, Sales & Event Management, Enercare Centre | Beanfield Centre Exhibition Place
Executive Director – Barry Smith