THUNDER BAY — The Port of Thunder Bay will be looking for its next leader.
The port announced on Friday that CEO Tim Heney has informed the board that he intends to retire at the end of September, following nearly 20 years at the helm.
It has been an honour and a privilege to serve the Port and I will cherish the friendships that I have made across Canada and the United States in my time as CEO,” Heney said in a statement.
“Our strategy is clearly working, we are pleased with our accomplishments and we are even more excited about the future of the Port of Thunder Bay, the farthest inland Canadian port on the St. Lawrence Seaway system. This critical transportation system is well positioned to offer carbon reduction solutions while generating economic returns well into the future.”
The port said Heney will remain in the role until a successor has been chosen.
“The Board and management team are committed to ensuring a smooth transition, and we are grateful that we will continue to benefit from Tim’s experience and perspective throughout this process," board chair Bonny Skene said in a statement.
"As the Board conducts its search for a successor, we are focused on identifying a strong leader with a proven track record of operating successfully at scale while defining and executing a growth strategy driven by operational excellence and outstanding talent development."
Heney has served as the port's CEO since May 2004.
