B.C. natural gas executive new president and CEO of Manitoba Hydro
Thomson was recently an executive vice-president with FortisBC, the largest distributor of natural gas in British Columbia.
He has also held senior roles at Ernst & Young.
Selinger says Thomson has the experience needed to keep Manitoba Hydro profitable and transform it into a North American leader in renewable energy.
Former hydro CEO Bob Brennan stepped down in August after leading the Crown corporation for more than two decades.
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