Peter MacNeil
Director
As Director of NSBI Venture Capital since inception in 2001, Peter brings more than 28 years of expertise in financing business and, more specifically, 10 years of venture capital experience. He is also a member of Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association and serves as a board member and observer on a number of investee companies.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Peter holds a Commerce degree from Saint Mary’s University (Halifax, Nova Scotia) and is a graduate of the Venture Capital Institute in the U.S. He also holds certificates in various industry training courses. In his spare time, Peter can be found on the green enjoying a round of golf or at the rink coaching competitive curling.
Terry Collins
Investment Manager 
Terry recently joined NSBI Venture Capital in 2011 as Investment Manager. He brings more than 30 years of hands-on business experience in a broad range of private enterprises and government organizations. He has been involved with companies at all stages of the venture capital cycle and has previously served on the board of a number of successful companies. Terry’s entrepreneurial experience and science background has proven to be an asset when making investments and managing investee companies.
Terry completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph and graduate degree at Dalhousie University. He is also a member of Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association. Terry has lived in Nova Scotia since the mid 70’s and is an avid gardener and outdoor enthusiast.
Lesley A. Hillier
Assistant Investment Manager
Lesley joined NSBI Venture Capital in 2007 as Assistant Investment Manager. She brings valuable business experience from her role with Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance Inc., as a member of the transaction advisory service group. Lesley offers a broad repertoire of financial industry experience and knowledge.
Lesley is a graduate of Saint Mary’s University (Halifax, Nova Scotia) and the University of Windsor (Windsor, Ontario) is a Certified Management Accountant and holds an MBA from Sobey School of Business. She is also a member of Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association. Lesley and her daughter Kallista are avid members of the Halifax running and swimming community and enjoy everything living in Nova Scotia has to offer.
Stephen Lund
President & Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Lund is a 20-year veteran of the financial industry and brings a broad and professional outlook to Nova Scotia Business Inc.
As President and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), he leads a team of professionals focused on strengthening Nova Scotia’s economy. Stephen and his team have attracted a number of world-leading companies to Nova Scotia and they continue to proactively help local, home-grown businesses reach new markets and become stronger global competitors.
Before joining NSBI, Stephen was Vice-President of Working Ventures Canadian Fund, Canada’s largest national venture capital firm, where he led investing activities for the fund in Atlantic Canada. His work experience includes running an offshore mutual fund administration company and a lease financing company. He also spent several years in corporate commercial banking.
Stephen is a proud graduate of St. Francis Xavier University, holds an MBA from Queen’s University and a designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D). He has also completed a number of executive courses at Queen’s and Harvard. Stephen just completed his second term as a member of the board of directors at the IWK Health Centre and serves on several Board committees and a number of business associations. In 2011, he was inducted into Atlantic Business Magazine’s prestigious Top 50 CEO Hall of Fame, and was recently recognized by Dublin-based publication, Financial Centres International, as one of the top 500 most influential people in financial centres worldwide. He and his wife, Sandy, and sons, Connor and Shaun, are active members of the arts and cultural community in Halifax, and are avid sports participants.