PRPA Announces Retirement of President & CEO Shaun Stevenson

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 6, 2025

PRINCE RUPERT, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced today the retirement of Shaun Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 31, 2025. Shaun Stevenson has led PRPA as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2018 and has been a key contributor to the organization’s success since 1997.

“It has been an honour to lead the Prince Rupert Port Authority and work with such a talented team,” said Shaun Stevenson. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together with our partners, including over $3 billion in transformative development currently underway at the gateway. I’m confident the organization is well-positioned to continue its work in building a better Canada by growing trade.”

Shaun’s focus on growing the Prince Rupert gateway through developing, diversifying, and enhancing numerous port business and infrastructure projects has been instrumental in the Port of Prince Rupert’s position as Canada’s third largest port, anchoring more than $60 billion in trade, generating $1.4 billion in economic activity across northern British Columbia annually, while supporting 7,500 jobs in the gateway industry.

“Under Shaun’s leadership we’ve experienced unprecedented growth and diversification at the Port of Prince Rupert,” said Peter Lantin, Chair of the Prince Rupert Port Authority Board of Directors. “The Board of Directors extends its deepest gratitude to Shaun for his dedication and contributions to the organization.”

The Board of Directors will initiate a comprehensive search for a new CEO and is committed to ensuring a smooth transition.