The Halifax Port Authority board has renewed Karen Oldfield’s contract to continue as president and chief executive officer.
Her new five-year contract takes effect Jan. 1.
“Ms. Oldfield and her management team have been instrumental in guiding our port through challenging times, ensuring diversification and significantly enhancing our outreach to new markets while building our infrastructure capabilities and maintaining a solid financial base,” said Geoff Machum, chairman of the port’s board, in a statement.