LUNCHEON: Fulvio Fracassi - Port of Halifax President and CEO
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The Port of Halifax is a global gateway connecting Halifax to over 150 countries and driving billions in economic impact. With major investments in green infrastructure and a bold new 50-Year Plan, the Portis positioning itself for growth that’s both ambitious and sustainable.
Join Fulvio Fracassi, the new President & CEO, over lunch, as he shares his vision for the Port’s future and its role in driving growth for Halifax.
Meet Your Speaker - Fulvio Fracassi
Fulvio Fracassi is a seasoned CEO and senior executive with extensive experience working with the marine industry, and has public sector experience spanning more than 30 years.
As the CEO of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority (LPA) for more than 10 years (2012-2022), he led the strategic direction, 24/7 operations and legislative mandate of Canada’s largest marine pilotage authority. In this role, he successfully developed and implemented an ambitious vision and strategy for the organization, led transformative initiatives and repositioned the LPA as a leader within the industry it services. He also played a leading role in respect of legislative reforms to modernize pilotage services in Canada and improve the marine transportation system.
Following his leadership as CEO of the LPA, Fulvio provided advisory and consultancy services and most recently joined Delegatus, a Quebec business law firm.
Prior to joining the LPA, Fulvio worked as Director General with Transport Canada, where he led the strategic direction, management and oversight of the National Marine Security Program, including inspection services and compliance activities within the scope of the Marine Transportation Security Act and Regulations.
He was also Director General at the Labour Program, a federal institution within the department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). In this capacity, he was responsible for the management and delivery of national programs in the areas of occupational health and safety, labour standards and employment equity coming under the responsibility of the federal minister of labour.
Fulvio also held a variety of legal counsel positions of increasing responsibility within the Department of Justice Canada for over 15 years providing advice in the areas of transportation law, labour law, and international trade law.
Josh Creighton, Corporate Partnership Specialist
(902) 481-1229 josh@halifaxchamber.com
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM ADT
Agenda
11:30 AM - Registration
12:00 PM – Welcome Words
12:10 PM – Lunch
12:45 PM – Presentation and Q&A
1:25 PM – Closing Remarks
1:30 PM – Event Ends
Fees/Admission
Member Ticket: $70.95
Member Table of 10: $709.50
Future Member Ticket: $125.95
Future Member Table of 10: $1259.50
Payment is due upon purchase. 25% discount for Not-for-profit & student members. All prices subject to HST
**Please note: your registration gives the Halifax Chamber of Commerce permission to use the photographs taken during the event for any legal use.
Contact Information
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