PortsToronto Announces New Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Strategy

Toronto (July 24, 2024) — Following a national search, PortsToronto is pleased to announce that Mr. John Peellegoda will be joining its leadership team as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Strategy, effective July 29, 2024. Mr. Peellegoda will succeed Mr. Alan Paul, who is retiring after 38 years with PortsToronto.

Mr. Peellegoda brings over 20 years of experience to the organization, having held senior financial roles in transportation, power and utility and various other financial services institutions. He is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Professional Accountant and holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business.

In his capacity as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Strategy, Mr. Peellegoda will be responsible for overseeing all facets of financial operations and strategic planning at PortsToronto.

For more information on Mr. Peellegoda, please visit PortsToronto’s website.

About PortsToronto
For more than 100 years PortsToronto has worked with its partners at the federal, provincial and municipal levels to enhance the economic growth of the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. PortsToronto owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which welcomed approximately 2.8 million passengers in 2019; the Outer Harbour Marina, one of Canada’s largest freshwater marinas; and the marine Port of Toronto that includes businesses in a variety of sectors including marine shipping, cargo services, media production and passenger cruises. PortsToronto is committed to fostering strong, healthy and sustainable communities and has invested more than $28 million since 2009 in charitable initiatives and environmental programs that benefit communities along Toronto’s waterfront and beyond. PortsToronto operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act and is guided by a board with representation from all three levels of government.

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Media Contact:
Jessica Pellerin
Senior Manager, Communications
PortsToronto
Cell: (647) 298-0585
E-mail: [email protected]