Chair
President and CEO
Emera Inc.
Chris is recognized for his leadership, technical acumen, and extensive experience in many aspects of the east coast energy sector. Chris began his career with Nova Scotia Power in 1980. His early work was in the area of software engineering, installing monitoring control systems, and commissioning the Annapolis Tidal Plant. He has held the positions of Superintendent of Hydro Production at the Mersey Hydro System, Senior Operations Planner at the Energy Control Centre, Plant Manager of both Lingan and Glace Bay Generating Stations, Vice President of Transmission & Distribution, and Executive Vice President of Operations. He was made Chief Operating Officer of Emera and Nova Scotia Power in July 2003 and President and Chief Executive Officer of Emera in 2004.
Chris is a member of the Executive of the Canadian Electricity Association, and is also member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia. Chris currently serves as Chairman of Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, Chair of the Greater Halifax Partnership, a Governor of the Nova Scotia Community College and First Vice Chair of the Energy Council of Canada. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of New Brunswick.
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