Carrie Cussons

Chair, Governance Committee

Carrie is the President & CEO of Events East Group, managing the largest multipurpose facility in Atlantic Canada. Since joining the organization in 2009, Carrie has been a strategic lead in all areas of the business with a core responsibility for ensuring the efficient delivery of corporate and operational initiatives to support business growth and success. She was previously the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for finance, human resources and technology.

A graduate of Acadia University, Carrie received her CPA, CA designation in 1991, and in 2015, she completed the Director’s Education Program through the Institute of Corporate Directors. Carrie is currently a member of the Women’s Leadership Collaborative and the International Women’s Forum of Canada, Secretary of NAIG 2023 (North American Indigenous Games), and Past Chair of the 2020/21 IIHF Women’s World Championship. In 2020, Carrie was named a Canadian Progress Women of Excellence Award Winner.

Carrie joined the CUA Board in 2021 and is the Chair of the Governance Committee.

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