Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) CEO and president Shaun Stevenson will retire at the end of this year, after 28 years of helping grow the port.
Stevenson joined the PRPA team in 1997, serving as vice president of trade development and public affairs since 2007, and president and CEO since 2018. In his time with the PRPA, Stevenson helped expand the port and its operations to accommodate a growth in exports. Stevenson has helped diversify the port’s capabilities with the Ridley Energy Export Facility (REEF), the South Kaien Import Logistics Park (SKILP) and many other projects.
Stevenson’s leadership has been pivotal for the growth of the port, said the chair of the Prince Rupert Port Authority board of directors, Peter Lantin.
“Under Shaun’s leadership we’ve experienced unprecedented growth and diversification at the Port of Prince Rupert. The board of directors extends its deepest gratitude to Shaun for his dedication and contributions to the organization.”
Since becoming president and CEO, Stevenson has led the port to record numbers and helped diversify trade in Canada. Stevenson is very proud of what the port was able to accomplish during his tenure, he said.
“It has been an honour to lead the Prince Rupert Port Authority and work with such a talented team. I am proud of what we have accomplished together with our partners, including over $3 billion in transformative development currently underway at the gateway. I’m confident the organization is well-positioned to continue its work in building a better Canada by growing trade.”
The PRPA board of directors will begin the search for a new CEO and is committed to ensuring a smooth transition following Stevenson’s retirement on Dec. 31.
