Christopher Smith

Executive Vice President, Finance & Commercial

Chris Smith joined Nova Scotia Power in 2017 and is responsible for leading Nova Scotia Power’s finance team and commercial teams, ensuring that financial management and reporting, as well as financial planning, risk management, and internal controls, are consistently best-in-class. His portfolio also includes Procurement, Real Estate, Key Accounts, and Customer Solutions As a member of the executive leadership team, he plays a key role in leading the overall business and driving corporate strategy and business priorities to success.

Previously, Chris was president of Heritage Gas Limited (now Eastward Energy), Nova Scotia’s natural gas distributor. He joined Heritage Gas in 2004 and held various senior leadership positions. Before that, Chris held various financial and management roles with private sector organizations.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Dalhousie University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Chris is also a member of the Board of Directors of Halifax Partnership, Athletics Canada and the Dalhousie University Faculty of Management. He is a past member of the Board of the Canadian Gas Association, the Symphony Nova Scotia Board, and the Dalhousie University Board of Governors, where he also chaired the Audit Committee.