Tennis Nova Scotia (TNS) Announces Appointment of Andrew Oxner as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

August 10, 2026

Halifax, Nova Scotia — TNS today announced the appointment of Andrew Oxner as its CEO, effective September 8, 2026. Andrew brings a long and impressive history of tennis involvement in Nova Scotia as both a top player and TNS volunteer. Andrew comes to his new role with a passion for tennis and a wealth of experience gained in the technology sector most recently serving as the manager of Business Analytics at NSCC.

Colin Piercey, TNS Board Chair: “Over the past six years since the opening of the Sobeys Atlantic Tennis Centre, participation in tennis has grown dramatically in our province. We are confident that Andrew will take our organization to the next level and help us advance our Strategic Plan of Serving up the Future: Growth. Excellence. Belonging.”

A well-known presence in Nova Scotia tennis, Andrew has been a highly successful junior and adult player, winning 17 Nova Scotia Open titles and representing Canada internationally. Andrew has also contributed to the sport as a volunteer leader serving on the TNS Board for 15 years including a term as TNS President from 2007 to 2012. Throughout his career in business management and consulting, Andrew has demonstrated a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and modernizing complex systems to improve organizational efficiency and performance tracking.

In his new role, Andrew will lead all of TNS’s strategies, the TNS Senior Management Team, all staff and volunteers, provincial programming as well as partnerships with tennis clubs and stakeholders throughout Nova Scotia. He will also have a key role in the implementation of the operating agreement for the Sobeys Atlantic Tennis Centre.

Andrew Oxner: “I am incredibly honoured and excited to step into the role of CEO for Tennis Nova Scotia, an organization and a sport that has shaped my life for more than 40 years. I look forward to working with our dedicated staff, the Board, and partnering with our clubs, volunteers, and stakeholders to drive our key priorities. Together, we will build on our solid foundation to make tennis stronger and more accessible and inclusive for all Nova Scotians.”

About Tennis Nova Scotia:

Tennis Nova Scotia (TNS) is the provincial governing body and a member of Tennis Canada. TNS supports players of all ages and skill levels through programs, events, coaching resources, and development initiatives across Nova Scotia. The mission of TNS is to lead the growth of tennis and make the game available and accessible to all.

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