July 11th, 2025
Saint John, NB — July 9th
The Board of Governors of Commissionaires New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Stanford as Chief Executive Officer.
A seasoned sales and business executive, Mr. Stanford brings a diverse background spanning consumer goods, technology, transportation, and media. A Montreal native and graduate of the University of New Brunswick, he is recognized for his leadership, innovation, and strategic vision.
Derrick has held senior roles at some of Canada’s most respected organizations, including Heineken, McCain Foods, and Labatt in the consumer goods sector. He later transitioned into the technology sector, holding leadership positions at Corel, OpenText, Aliant, Desire2Learn, and Intelex.
In 2016, he became President & CEO of the Saint John Airport Authority and later served as President of the Atlantic Canada Airports Association. Following this, he led the eCommerce division at Brunswick News before becoming Vice President of Business Development at Postmedia after its acquisition of Brunswick News.
Throughout his career, Derrick has shown a passion for innovation, implementing creative and effective solutions to complex business challenges. He is also deeply engaged in his community, having served on the boards of the Saint John Chamber of Commerce, Ingenium Foundation in Ottawa, Fort LaTour, Sculpture NB, Kennebecasis Police, and Kennebecasis Fire.
Derrick lives in Fredericton with his wife and is the proud father of three adult children.
“The Board of Governors is very excited to have Mr. Stanford join our team and to have him lead Commissionaires into its second century. We are confident that his extensive experience will serve the Corps very well in the years to come,” said Brad White, Chair of the Board of Governors.
The Board and staff of Commissionaires NB & PEI warmly welcome Derrick and look forward to his leadership as the organization continues its mission: providing meaningful employment to veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and other Canadians, while delivering exceptional security services to our communities.
About Commissionaires NB & PEI:
Commissionaires NB & PEI is a not-for-profit security organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for veterans and serving clients with integrity, innovation, and professionalism.
For more information, please contact:
Ali Maxwell
Communications Specialist
[email protected]