Speakers

As a well-established thought leader in energy sector, Geri leads the GRE&T Centre (Green Energy and TechnologyCentre) - drive strategic innovations and partnerships in the ecosystem, and develop and accelerate the adoption of emerging, sustainable energy solutions that prioritize evolving customer needs and advance utility transformation to the grid of the future.''' Under her leadership, the GRE&T Centre has achieved many energy transformative initiatives and have beenrecognized with prestige awards from the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), the Association of Energy ServicesProfessionals (AESP), Electricity Canada, and Professional Engineering Ontario (PEO).' Before joining the GRE&T Centre, Geri served as Director of Business Development and Sales at Alectra Energy Solutions, where she led business strategy development, economic evaluation of commercial investments, and stakeholder engagement.' Prior to Alectra and legacy PowerStream, Geri held various senior management positions and led a wide variety of business operations and strategic initiatives at HydroOne and Scotia Capital, respectively. She is well recognized for her expertise in utilities business model transformation, grid innovation, business development,regulatory affairs, financial and strategic planning.' Geri is a recipient of the 2024 Clean50 Award, which recognizes exceptional leaders across Canada who havemade significant contributions to advance climate action and develop innovative climate solutions. She serves on industry associations and is a board member and Vice Chair of National Electricity Roundtable. ''' '''