Ann O'Keefe

Ann O'Keefe is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with extensive experience across various sectors, including construction, biotech, and the arts. Currently serving as the Manager of Marketing & Communications at Mainland Nova Scotia Building Trades, Ann develops strategic plans to promote 13 affiliated unions and their 12,000 tradespersons. Prior to this role, Ann was a Business Development Associate at Partner International Inc., where responsibilities included managing global outreach campaigns and conducting market research for biotech and pharma clients. Additional experience includes positions at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia as Marketing & Communications Manager, and at Cox & Palmer as Halifax Marketing Manager. Ann's career also features roles in economic growth initiatives at Halifax Partnership and account management at Bristol Group. Ann holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing from Saint Mary's University.