Jamie Baillie
Nova Scotia PC Party Leadership Candidate and CEO of Credit Union Atlantic
Website: http://www.votejamie.ca
Jamie Baillie
Jamie Baillie (born April 28, 1966) is a Canadian corporate and community leader and a candidate for the leadership of Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative Party.[1] Baillie is one of Atlantic Canada's top CEOs. He has led Credit Union Atlantic to consecutive years of higher profits and dividends for members and has been named one of Atlantic Canada's top 50 CEOs for five years running. He is a member of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Hall of Fame.
Baillie has distinguished himself as a leader in Nova Scotia’s business community. In addition to his current role as the CEO of Credit Union Atlantic, Baillie has worked as a Senior Partner with Robertson Surrette, a well known executive search firm located in Halifax, and as the Vice-President of Finance for CitiGroup Properties.
Political leadership
Baillie launched his campaign for the leadership of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party pledging a return to accountability, conservative principles and a new direction for the party and the province.[2] Baillie brings a fiscally conservative approach to politics, including a promise to get a handle on the growing debt, return to mandatory balanced budgets and reduce the growth of a burgeoning civil service.[3]
In his campaign launch and a video on his website at www.votejamie.ca, Baillie touted ideas to combat population decline that included immigration targets to bring Nova Scotia's population to 1 milion people and an income tax exemption for graduates under 30 years old. He also emphasized that stronger regional collaboration is needed among Atlantic Provinces on energy generation and transmission.
In 2002, Premier John Hamm called upon Baillie to serve as his Chief of Staff.[4] Baillie acted as a principle advisor to Premier Hamm and played a key role on a number of important initiatives, including important improvements to public education and the preparation and presentation of balanced budgets. Baillie’s work helped make Premier Hamm’s government one of the most productive and accomplished in Nova Scotia’s history.
Early years
Jamie Baillie began his involvement with the Progressive Conservative Party by volunteering for the party in his hometown of Truro in the 1984 federal and provincial elections. Baillie has played an active role in every campaign since.
Baillie continued his political activism through his years at Dalhousie University. While earning his commerce degree, Baillie became involved in the Nova Scotia PC Youth and became president of the Dalhousie Young PCs. Baillie went on to earn his Chartered Accountant designation, graduate from the Canadian Securities Institute and complete the High Potential Leadership Program at Harvard Business School.
Community Service
Baillie is also a leader in community service. He was the co-chair of the record-breaking 2009 United Way of Halifax Region campaign[5] and for the past 25 years he has been a dedicated member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.
He has also served as Chair of the Board for Neptune Theatre and is a Director of the Halifax International Airport Authority. He is also a member of the Board of Governors at Dalhousie University and of the Junior Achievement Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame. He is also a Past President of Prescott Group, a sheltered workshop for intellectually challenged adults.
Family
Jamie is married to Sandra Crowell. They have two daughters, Alexandra and Hannah.
References
- ^ Baillie wants to lead NS Tories - CBC News
- ^ NS: Baillie promises new direction for PC party, province - NS Business Journal
- ^ Early, eager will benefit Baillie - Marilla Stephenson - ChronicleHerald
- ^ Premier Welcomes Jamie Baillie as New Chief of Staff
- ^ United Way aims higher at this year's campaign kick off - Metro News
See Also
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative leadership conventions
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative leadership election, 2006