Oshawa appoints new Director of Economic Development Services
The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce the appointment of Hailey Wright as the new Director of Economic Development Services.
Hailey Wright’s appointment was officially announced on her first day in her new role during the June 7 Development Services Committee meeting.
Prior to joining the City, Hailey Wright held a number of positions at Trent University Durham GTA for more than a decade, most recently as Manager, Community Relations and Articulation. A Trent University alumni, Hailey is a lifelong resident of the Durham Region, and has called Oshawa home for the past 11 years.
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“On behalf of Council, I am extremely pleased to welcome Hailey Wright to the City of Oshawa. Hailey’s vast experience collaborating with the City in her previous roles at Trent University Durham GTA and her wide-ranging community partner relationships will be key as she leads programs that will support economic growth in Oshawa and the full recovery of our local economy,” said Mayor Dan Carter.
“As Chair of the Development Services Committee, I look forward to working with Hailey Wright as the new Director of Economic Development Services. This is a key time for the economic recovery and growth of the city and Hailey’s knowledge of the city and dynamic experience will be a great benefit in helping to execute our vision for the economic development of Oshawa’s future,” said Councillor Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Chair of the Development Services Committee.
“Oshawa is fortunate to have Hailey Wright take the helm of the City’s Economic Development Department. Council members and City staff have seen her incredible commitment to and passion for her previous job at Trent U. I believe her special talents and thoughtful character will bring a transformative dynamic to this especially important department during the post pandemic restart!” said Councillor Rosemary McConkey, Vice-Chair of the Development Services Committee.
“It is a pleasure to announce Hailey Wright as the City’s Director of Economic Development Services,” said Warren Munro, Commissioner, Development Services. “A lifelong resident of Durham Region, Hailey is an experienced leader with a wealth of knowledge in the areas of management, relationship cultivation and sector development.”