Centre of attention

Shaw Centre’s incoming CEO believes Ottawa can live up to title of ‘Canada’s meeting place’

“I always say if you brought a large group to this city, you own it. Whereas in bigger destinations like Toronto, you may be sharing that city with 10, 12, 20 other conventions where nobody knows your name.” — NINA KRESSLER, WHO TAKES OVER AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE SHAW CENTRE ON JUNE 1

BY DAVID SALI david@obj.ca
TOURISM

The Shaw Centre’s new boss definitely can’t be accused of setting the bar too low. Nina Kressler, who takes over as chief executive and president on June 1, says the building that has drawn raves for its unique architecture since it opened in 2011 can...

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