Christopher Smith

Chris joined Nova Scotia Power as Vice President of Finance in 2017.

Chris is responsible for leading Nova Scotia Power’s Finance team, ensuring that the financial management and reporting, as well as the financial planning, risk management, and internal controls, are consistently best-in-class. As a member of the executive leadership team, he plays a key role in leading the overall business and driving the corporate strategy and business priorities to success.

Previously, Chris was President of Heritage Gas Limited, Nova Scotia’s natural gas distributor, since 2015. He joined Heritage Gas in 2004 and held various senior leadership positions. Previously, Chris held various financial and management roles with private sector organizations.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.