Emera Inc. announced two important changes to the executive team. Greg Blunden has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, Emera Inc., effective March 1, 2016. Mr. Blunden, currently Emera's Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Planning, has been with Emera since 2000.

Prior to assuming his current role, he served as Executive Vice President, Customer, Business & Financial Services at Nova Scotia Power. He has held a number financial leadership roles at Emera Inc., Emera Maine and Nova Scotia Power. Scott Balfour, Emera's current CFO, has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer, Northeast & Caribbean, effective March 1, 2016.

In his new capacity, Mr. Balfour will provide senior executive leadership for Emera's existing operations, including Nova Scotia Power, Emera Energy, Emera Maine, Emera Caribbean, Emera Brunswick Pipeline and Emera Utility Services.