Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce Names New Executive Director
The Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce has named a new Executive Director.
Wayne Fiander brings a wealth of experience to the position, including
management, marketing, government affairs and several years as a volunteer
with the Chamber of Commerce movement.
“Mr. Fiander will make an excellent addition to our team,” says NSCoC
President Chris Atwood. “His time spent as Clerk and Deputy Clerk at the
municipal government level and the fact that he worked directly for two
former Premiers of Nova Scotia means he has an intricate understanding of
how government works. This is very beneficial to the NSCoC.”
Fiander also has extensive experience in the private sector, from managing a
local retail pharmacy to being responsible for the marketing and
merchandising of 78 pharmacies in Atlantic Canada under the Pharmasave
brand. He also has volunteer experience with the Chamber movement, serving
terms as President with the East Hants and District Chamber of Commerce as
well as the Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce.
For the past 25 plus years, the management of the Nova Scotia Chambers of
Commerce has been handled by the Truro and District Chamber of Commerce. The
TDCoC recently decided it was time to concentrate, full-time, on its members
at the local level, meaning the Executive Director position needed to be
refilled.
“The Truro Chamber has served our organization very well for a quarter of a
century”, says Atwood. “We are very thankful for their service and wish the
organization the best as it goes forward and puts its full cache of
resources behind its 430 members.”
There is a transition period involved. Fiander will formally takeover the
position of Executive Director at the beginning of the New Year.
The Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce is the umbrella group for 33 Chambers
in the province, comprised of close to 7000 members. Its main focus is
advocacy on behalf of members at the provincial level.
Media Inquires:
Chris Atwood
President
Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce
(902) 740-4132


