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| Management | Ian Robertson Chief Executive Officer
Ian Robertson is the Chief Executive Officer of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Mr. Robertson is a founder and principal of Algonquin Power Corporation Inc., a private independent power developer formed in 1988 which was a predecessor organization to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Mr. Robertson has over 23 years of experience in the development, financing, acquisition and operation of electric power generating projects both in North America and internationally.
Mr. Robertson is an electrical engineer and holds a Professional Engineering designation through his Bachelor of Applied Science degree awarded by the University of Waterloo. Mr. Robertson earned a Master of Business Administration degree from York University, holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a certified Chartered Director (C. Dir.) having completed the Chartered Director program of the Directors College (McMaster University).
Mr. Robertson has served as a Director since June 23, 2011. |
| Christopher Jarratt Vice Chairman Christopher Jarratt is the Vice-Chairman of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Mr. Jarratt is a founder and principal of Algonquin Power Corporation Inc., a private independent power developer formed in 1988 which was a predecessor organization to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Mr. Jarratt has over 25 years of experience in the development, construction, financing, acquisition and operation of independent electric power generating projects both in North America and internationally. Mr. Jarratt was also a founder and principal of a consulting firm specializing in renewable energy project development.
Mr. Jarratt is a water resources engineer and holds a Professional Engineering designation through his Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph. He is a certified Chartered Director (C. Dir.) having completed the Chartered Director program of the Directors College (McMaster University).
Mr. Jarratt has served as a Director since June 23, 2011. |
| David Bronicheski Chief Financial Officer David joined Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. in 2007 and is responsible for all aspects of planning, directing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on the company’s financial performance. David has over 25 years of senior management experience including 14 years in the cable television& telecommunications industries. He has held various senior management and finance positions within the telecommunications industry including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a publicly traded income trust providing local telephone, cable television and internet service. He was also Chief Financial Officer for a large public hospital in Ontario.
David holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics (cum laude), a Bachelor of Commerce degree and anMaster of Business Administration. He is also a Chartered Accountant (CA). |
| Linda Beairsto General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Linda joined Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. in 2011 as General Counsel &Corporate Secretary and is responsible for the legal affairs of the Corp. and its subsidiaries. Linda has practiced law for over 21 years including roles with a large Bay Street law firm and several multi-national companies. She has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions straddling multi-jurisdictions in Canada, the United States and internationally.
Linda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of New Brunswick. |
| Kelly Castledine Investor Relations Kelly joined Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. in 2005 as Director of Investor Relations and is responsible for the development and execution of the overall Investor Relations and Communications program for Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Kelly has over 12 years of experience in investor relations, communications, corporate governance & policy and business strategy development with North American businesses. She gained her experience in the information technology, pharmaceutical and independent power industries.
Kelly holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. |
| David Pasieka President, Liberty Utilities David joined Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. in 2010 as President of Liberty Utilities. As its president, David is focused on acquiring and managing a portfolio of regulated water, natural gas and electrical distribution companies throughout the United States. David has global experience in sales, marketing, integration, P&L, operations and customer service. He has led many organizations while integrating people, policies and processes to encourage the steady growth of the organization.
David holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo, Masters of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business –York University and a Chartered Director designation from McMaster University. |
| Michael Snow President, Algonquin Power Company Mike joined Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. in 2011 as President of Algonquin Power Company(APCo.). He is responsible for all aspects of strategy, business development, operations, asset management, human resourcesand evaluating and reporting on APCo.’s growth and operational activities. Mike has led both industrial and consumer organizations focused on growth and international operations in Mexico, South America, and Asia, while driving culture change and building strong leadership teams.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in mathematics degree from Dalhousie University, a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree from the Technical University of Nova Scotia, and a Masters of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business – University of Western Ontario. |
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| Board of Directors | Kenneth Moore Chair of the Board Kenneth Mooreis currently the Managing Partner of NewPoint Capital Partners Inc., an investment banking firm. From 1993 to 1997, Mr. Moore was a senior partner at Crosbie& Co., another Toronto mid-market investment banking firm. Prior to investment banking, he was Vice-President at Barclays Bank, responsible for a number of leveraged acquisitions and restructurings.
Mr. Moore holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a certified Chartered Director (C. Dir.), having completed the Chartered Director program of the Directors College (McMaster University).
Mr. Moore has served as a Director since December 18, 1998. |
| Christopher J. Ball Chair, Audit Committee Christopher J. Ball is currently the Executive Vice-President of Corpfinance International Limited, an investment banking boutique firm.
From 1982 to 1988, Mr. Ball was Vice-President at Standard Chartered Bank of Canada, responsible for the Canadian branch operation. Prior to that, Mr. Ball held various managerial positions with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
He is also a Director of the Independent Power Producers Association of British Columbia.
Mr. Ball has served as a Director since October 22, 2002. |
| Christopher Huskilson Chair, Compensation Committee Christopher Huskilsonis currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Emera Inc., a North American energy and services company, a position he has held since November 2004.
Since 1980, Mr. Huskilson has held a number of positions within Nova Scotia Power Inc. and is currently a Director of Emera Inc. and Nova Scotia Power Inc. He is also the Chairman of Bangor Hydro-Electric Company.
Mr. Huskilson has served as a Director since July 27, 2009. |
| Christopher Jarratt Director Christopher Jarratt is the Vice-Chairman of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Mr. Jarratt is a founder and principal of Algonquin Power Corporation Inc., a private independent power developer formed in 1988 which was a predecessor organization to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Mr. Jarratt has over 25 years of experience in the development, construction, financing, acquisition and operation of independent electric power generating projects both in North America and internationally. Mr. Jarratt was also a founder and principal of a consulting firm specializing in renewable energy project development.
Mr. Jarratt is a water resources engineer and holds a Professional Engineering designation through his Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph. He is a certified Chartered Director (C. Dir.) having completed the Chartered Director program of the Directors College (McMaster University).
Mr. Jarratt has served as a Director since June 23, 2011. |
| Ian Robertson Director
Ian Robertson is the Chief Executive Officer of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Mr. Robertson is a founder and principal of Algonquin Power Corporation Inc., a private independent power developer formed in 1988 which was a predecessor organization to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Mr. Robertson has over 23 years of experience in the development, financing, acquisition and operation of electric power generating projects both in North America and internationally.
Mr. Robertson is an electrical engineer and holds a Professional Engineering designation through his Bachelor of Applied Science degree awarded by the University of Waterloo. Mr. Robertson earned a Master of Business Administration degree from York University, holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a certified Chartered Director (C. Dir.) having completed the Chartered Director program of the Directors College (McMaster University).
Mr. Robertson has served as a Director since June 23, 2011. |
| George L. Steeves Chair, Corporate Governance Committee George L. Steeves is the principal of True North Energy, an energy consulting firm. From January 2001 to April 2002, Mr.Steeves was a division manager of Earthtech Canada Inc. Prior to January 2001, he was the President of Cumming Cockburn Limited, an engineering firm, and has extensive financial expertise in acting as a Chairman, Director and/or audit committee member of public and private companies, including the Corp., the Fund, Borealis Hydroelectric Holdings Inc. and KMS Power Income Fund.
Mr. Steeves is a certified Chartered Director (C. Dir.) having completed the Chartered Director program of the Directors College (McMaster University). He received a Bachelor and Masters of Engineering from Carleton University and holds the Professional Engineering designation in Ontario and British Columbia.
Mr. Steeves has served as a Director since September 8, 1997. |
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