Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Rene Gallant, a recruitment led by Ron Burkholder & Renee Young
Thunder Bay, ON - Aug 28, 2024
The Board of Directors of SYNERGY NORTH announced today that Rene Gallant has been named as the new president and Chief Executive Officer of SYNERGY NORTH, effective November 18th, 2024.
Gallant joins SYNERGY NORTH with a wealth of experience, bringing over 19 years of leadership and industry expertise. He has held several senior management positions, most recently serving as the Vice President of Strategy and Engagement for Nova Scotia Power, helping to shape the company’s strategic direction.
This appointment follows an extensive national search led by the SYNERGY NORTH Board of Directors in collaboration with Boyden Canada, which attracted several strong candidates.
“The SYNERGY NORTH Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Mr.Gallant to the SYNERGY NORTH team,” says Gary Armstrong, Chair, SYNERGY NORTH Board of Directors. “With his considerable professional experience, strong leadership, and deep understanding of the evolving electricity industry, Mr.Gallant is well-positioned to lead SYNERGY NORTH as we continue to deliver on our strategy as a progressive energy provider that is committed to its customers, team and community.”
Gallant is a seasoned executive known for his ability to inspire high-performing teams and drive results through disciplined execution and meaningful stakeholder engagement. His leadership is expected to guide SYNERGY NORTH into its next phase of growth and success.
“I am thrilled to be joining the strong team at SYNERGY NORTH, and grateful to the Board of Directors for their support,” says Gallant. “This is a critical time for electricity distributors in Ontario; the strong safety culture, reliability record and commitment to customers positions SYNERGY NORTH well to take advantage of the many opportunities ahead.”
Gallant succeeds Andrew Covello, who served as the corporation’s Interim President and CEO following the retirement of Tim Wilson in May. Covello will continue his interim role until Gallant officially assumes the position in November.
“The SYNERGY NORTH Board of Directors would also like to extend its sincere thanks to Interim President and CEO Andrew Covello for his dedication and hard work over the past several months as we completed our search and selection process. His efforts and leadership have been invaluable during this transitional period and we are grateful for his continued contributions,” continues Armstrong.
In addition to his new role at SYNERGY NORTH, Gallant will also assume the positions of President and CEO for Thunder Bay Hydro Corporation, Thunder Bay Hydro Utility Services Inc. and Thunder Bay Hydro Renewable Power Incorporated.
Original Source: SYNERGY NORTH News
