President & CEO, East Coast Credit Union
Ken has served as President and CEO of East Coast Credit Union since 2004. Ken has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry in Atlantic Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University, a Masters of Business Administration, Marketing, and Finance from the University of New Brunswick, and a Canadian Financial Planner designation. Under Ken’s leadership, East Coast Credit Union has grown to over $1.8 billion in assets with 21 branches located in Nova Scotia, along with an alternative lending subsidiary.
Ken is a committed community volunteer who has served on various Boards such as League Data, League Savings & Mortgage, CCUA, CU Financial Management, CUES Canada Council, and Symphony Nova Scotia. Ken fosters growth, innovation, and community support through his honest and transparent approach to leadership.
Ken was inducted into the Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top CEO Hall of Fame in 2020. Under his leadership, East Coast Credit Union has been the recipient of multiple awards, including the Coady Award, the CCUA Award for ESG, and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Award from CPHR, to name a few. East Coast is also BCorp certified, a distinction that demonstrates the organizations commitment to high social and environmental performance and being a leader in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy.
Ken lives in Bedford, Nova Scotia with his wife Lori, two daughters Hilary and Claire, and their dog Lucy, and enjoys spending time at his cottage in Caribou.