Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> November 11, 2002

David Mann – Emera Inc (ema:tse)

DAVID MANN is President and Chief Executive Officer of Emera Inc. Mr. Mann is a prominent Nova Scotian corporate leader with a reputation for his skills and experience in guiding major industries through changing competitive and regulatory environments. Prior to joining Emera, Mr. Mann was with the law firm Cox Downie (now Cox Hanson O'Reilly Matheson) from 1967 to 1996. He acted as Managing Partner for 17 years, from 1974 to 1991, and saw the firm grow from six partners and one Associate to become one of Nova Scotia's largest law firms. Mr. Mann currently serves on the Boards of: Emera Inc.; Nova Scotia Power Inc.; Emera Fuels (Chairman); Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline LP/LLC; Atlantic Institute for Market Studies; Canadian Electricity Association; The Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States (the Canada-US Fulbright Program); Greater Halifax Economic Development Partnership; and Logistec Corporation. His community activities include: Chairman of the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation; Dalhousie School of Business Advisory Board; Board of Directors for Atlantic Salmon Federation; and Olympic Trust of Canada (Governor). Mr. Mann holds a Master of Laws from the University of London, England; Bachelor of Laws, from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia; and a Bachelor of Commerce, Dalhousie University, Halifax. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1982. Mr. Mann is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. Profile
TWST: Could we start with a quick overview of the company?

Mr. Mann: Emera is a company that is generally focused on the

northeastern part of North America with investments in the energy

value