Hydro One Board appoints Mayo Schmidt as President and CEO


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Hydro One CEO Mayo Schmidt leads the public company transformation of the energy utility, prioritizing system reliability, customer service, and growth as the board readies its IPO, targeting improved performance, stakeholder value, and operational excellence.

 

At a Glance

The executive leading Hydro One's public company transition, boosting reliability and growth; former Viterra CEO.

  • Starts as CEO on September 3, 2015.
  • Succeeds Carmine Marcello; he will advise through the IPO.
  • Former CEO of Viterra and Saskatchewan Wheat Pool.
  • Named 2009 Chief Executive of the Year by Canadian Business.
  • Targets reliability, customer service, growth, and performance.

 

Recently, the Board of Directors for Hydro One announced the appointment of Mayo Schmidt as the company's incoming President and CEO. Mr Schmidt assumes this role as Hydro One prepares for its transition to a publicly traded company.

 

"We believe that Mr. Schmidt is the ideal person to lead Hydro One in its new era as a publicly held company, bringing a sharpened focus on system reliability, customer service and improved growth and performance," said David Denison, Chair of the Hydro One Board of Directors. "As the former CEO of Viterra and its predecessor, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, Mr. Schmidt has an admirable track record of leading large scale business transformation and growth while generating value and benefits for investors, employees and customers alike."

In a related development, Hydro One loses COO as Enersource announces a new CEO within the sector, reflecting ongoing executive transitions.

As head of Viterra, Mr. Schmidt transformed a relatively small regional co-operative into a publicly-held, multi-billon dollar corporation with nearly 7,000 employees and operations around the world. In recognition of his accomplishments at Viterra, Mr. Schmidt was named "Chief Executive of the Year in 2009" by Canadian Business Magazine. Mr. Schmidt's most recent activities include leading a number of international growth and development projects.

"The opportunity to lead Hydro One through this critical transformation is both energizing and exciting," said Mr. Schmidt. "I believe we can shape Hydro One into the finest energy company of its kind globally, with a strengthened culture of service and customer satisfaction along with best-in-class performance which in turn will create avenues for new growth. This is the beginning of an enormous opportunity for all of us within Hydro One."

In the broader Canadian power industry, Canadian Hydro announces new COO to support operational growth.

Mr. Schmidt will commence his duties effective September 3, 2015, taking over from current President and CEO Carmine Marcello who will remain as an advisor to both Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Denison to provide support in the transition and the upcoming IPO.

"On behalf of the Hydro One Board of Directors I want to thank Carmine Marcello for his outstanding service as the company's President and CEO over the past three years. His leadership has been vital in preparing the company for this important transformation and we look forward to his continued involvement going forward," added Denison.

Elsewhere in the sector, Canadian Hydro appoints a new COO as companies prepare for growth.

 

 

 

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