Jeremy Dunn Named CEO of Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
Dunn joins from the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, whose Ontario network handled 11.46 million metric tonnes of cargo and 676 vessels in 2024.
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority has named Jeremy Dunn as chief executive officer, effective July 7, 2026. Dunn will take over leadership of the Victoria, British Columbia, harbour organization as it manages a portfolio that includes Ogden Point, the city’s main cruise and deep-water terminal.
The appointment gives GVHA a permanent chief executive after Don Krusel served as interim CEO beginning in December 2025. Dunn joins from the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, where his recent roles centered on port operations, commercial development and waterfront assets.
“Victoria has a unique harbor with unique opportunities,” Dunn said. “I’m excited about the challenge of leading GVHA in its next chapter.” He said he plans to meet people connected to the harbour and work on the “full potential of GVHA’s waterfront properties” while keeping them in service for the region over the long term.
GVHA’s board chair, Mark Mawhinney, welcomed the appointment.
“Jeremy’s impressive experience in port development stood out throughout the recruitment process,” Mawhinney said. “He’s an inspiring leader with an impeccable track record in business growth, partnership development, and complex project delivery.”
Dunn brings Ontario port and infrastructure experience
Dunn most recently served as vice president, operations at HOPA Ports, after working as the authority’s commercial vice president from 2019 to 2024. HOPA’s Ontario network spans Hamilton, Oshawa and Thorold/Niagara, and handled 11.46 million metric tonnes of cargo and 676 vessels in 2024.
Before joining HOPA, Dunn held leadership positions at The Miller Group, where his work included transportation construction and civil infrastructure development. GVHA said that background gives him experience across port operations, major infrastructure, commercial development and waterfront asset management.
GVHA portfolio includes Victoria’s cruise gateway
GVHA is a not-for-profit organization created in 2002 to manage harbour land and marine assets transferred out of federal ownership. Its holdings include Ogden Point, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Wharf Street and Johnson Street marinas, the Causeway and Ship Point Pier.
For the cruise sector, Ogden Point is the central asset in the GVHA portfolio. The terminal functions as Victoria’s cruise and deep-water facility.
Krusel is expected to return to his position on the GVHA board after Dunn assumes the CEO role.
