Canada’s electricity sector is powered by talented people with a wide range of skills. Electricity Canada’s “Faces of the Industry” award recognizes those who exemplify the sector at its best.
From a CEO who transformed a municipal utility into a national energy and infrastructure brand, to an engineer who developed an innovative solution to rehabilitate critical infrastructure in a sensitive environment… from a lineworker who led the restoration and rebuilding of an electricity system in a remote community, to an industry leader advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence… from a leader strengthening supply chains during global disruption to an operations executive who guided teams through multiple wildfire seasons. This year’s Faces of the Industry award recipients reflect the breadth and depth of Canada’s electricity sector, and the very best of what it has to offer.
The 2026 Faces of the Industry award recipients are:
- Rob Lister – President and CEO, Oakville Hydro for his four decades of leadership transforming Oakville Hydro into a national model for reliability, innovation, and customer service into a model for reliability, innovation and customer service, while advancing grid modernization and safety culture.
- Amanda Mattern – Vice President, Operations, ATCO Electric for her exceptional operational leadership in one of Canada’s most complex electricity systems through multiple devastating wildfire seasons.
- Gary Brunet – Senior Project Engineer, Dam Safety, TransAlta for his technical leadership that has redefined what is possible with aging hydro infrastructure, including refurbishing the Cascade hydro penstock at Banff National Park.
- Jodi Suski – Supervisor, Distribution, SaskPower for his courage and leadership during Saskatchewan’s devastating wildfires, and his work restoring and rebuilding power in one of north Saskatchewan’s most remote and operationally challenging districts.
- Maryna Korsei – Manager, Supply Chain Policy, Control & Reporting, BC Hydro in recognition of her work modernizing supply chain policy and risk management at scale at BC Hydro during some of the most disruptive years the electricity industry has faced.
- Rod Doornbosch – Sr Enterprise Architecture Manager IT/OT, FortisAlberta for his work becoming a national leader in responsible AI adoption for critical infrastructure, translating complex technology into practical, safe utility applications.
Now in its third year, the Faces of the Industry awards recognize the people behind Canada’s electricity system — individuals whose leadership, expertise and dedication are driving innovation, strengthening reliability and supporting communities across the country. These are the people whose work often goes unseen, but whose impact is felt every day by Canadians.
Additional quotes from industry leaders are included below.
QUOTES
“This is a defining moment for electricity in Canada. As we look to build the systems that will power the next generation, we need the very best people to lead that work. Electricity Canada’s Faces of the Industry recipients show exactly who those people are. Rob, Amanda, Gary, Jodi, Maryna and Rod represent the best of us: the talent, diversity and dedication that will drive our sector forward. Their leadership gives us confidence not only in the system we have today, but in the one we are building for the future.”
- Francis Bradley, President and CEO, Electricity Canada
“Through his unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, reliability, customer service and operational performance, Rob has helped shape the organization into a recognized leader in the electricity sector. His vision and leadership style have guided significant transformation across our organization. Rob has built a culture that empowers employees and delivers meaningful results for both our customers and the broader communities. We are proud to see his contributions and lasting impact recognized by Electricity Canada through the Faces of the Industry award”
- Mary Caputi, EVP, Enterprise Services and Chief of Staff, Oakville Hydro
“Amanda’s leadership reflects the values that strengthen our industry and our team at ATCO: A strong commitment to safety, people, and doing the right thing. She is consistently present in the field, bringing a calm, experienced presence, especially in challenging situations, and stands alongside her team when it matters most. Amanda builds trust quickly, supports her people, and addresses tough situations head-on. This recognition reflects not only her operational excellence, but the genuine care she brings to those she leads and works with, every day.”
- Jason Sharpe, Chief Operating Officer, ATCO Energy Systems.
“Gary Brunet’s work reflects the kind of leadership and innovation that strengthens TransAlta and our industry as a whole. By championing an innovative solution to a complex dam safety challenge, he not only minimized the environmental impact and improved the safety and reliability of critical energy infrastructure, but he also set a new benchmark that others in our sector can benefit from. He is a great example of challenging conventional solutions. This award is well deserved, and we're thrilled to see Gary recognized by Electricity Canada.”
- Chris Fralick, Executive Vice-President, Generation, TransAlta
“We’re proud to see Jodi Suski recognized through Electricity Canada’s Faces of the Industry Award. During one of Saskatchewan’s most challenging wildfire seasons, Jodi demonstrated exceptional leadership—guiding restoration efforts, supporting communities, and ensuring the safety of his crews. His commitment to reliability, safety and service reflects the critical role our people play in keeping the lights on for customers across the province,”
- Kory Hayko, Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer at SaskPower
“We are incredibly proud of Maryna for her outstanding contributions and for being recognized by Electricity Canada with a Faces of Industry Award. Her leadership has been pivotal in navigating global trade challenges for BC Hydro’s supply chain while strengthening the reliability and security of our materials and services. Maryna champions collaboration across the utility sector, leads with care and compassion, and consistently drives improvements—making this recognition truly well deserved.”
- Charlotte Mitha, President and CEO, BC Hydro
“We are so proud that Rod Doornbosch has been recognized as one of Electricity Canada’s 2026 Faces of the Industry. His leadership in advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence is supporting how our employees perform their work and, in turn, how we serve our customers. Congratulations to Rod and to all of those being recognized for their contributions across the sector.”
- Janine Sullivan, President and CEO, FortisAlberta
