NB Power Executive and Leadership Team

Lori Clark, the President & Chief Executive Officer at NB Power, directs the overarching strategic vision for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across the province. Overseeing all operational divisions, the President & Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment between long-term energy goals and the immediate needs of New Brunswick customers. This leadership role involves managing complex stakeholder relationships and guiding the organization through the evolving energy landscape. By fostering a culture of safety and innovation, Lori Clark directly impacts the operational efficiency of the entire utility. The President & Chief Executive Officer maintains rigorous oversight of capital projects and grid modernization efforts to secure reliable power delivery. Through consistent engagement with the Board, the President & Chief Executive Officer drives sustainable growth and financial stability, ensuring the utility remains a cornerstone of the regional infrastructure while meeting provincial energy mandates.

Justin Urquhart, the Chief Financial Officer at NB Power, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies required for large-scale energy infrastructure projects. Overseeing financial planning, treasury operations, and regulatory reporting, the Chief Financial Officer ensures the utility maintains a robust balance sheet while funding critical transmission and distribution upgrades. This leadership role involves collaborating with the executive team to optimize cost structures and mitigate financial risks associated with volatile energy markets. By implementing advanced financial modeling, Justin Urquhart directly supports the long-term investment capacity of the organization. The Chief Financial Officer monitors revenue streams and expenditure patterns to guarantee alignment with provincial economic objectives. Through precise fiscal governance, the Chief Financial Officer secures the necessary capital to sustain reliable electricity services, ultimately strengthening the financial foundation of the utility and supporting the broader mission of providing affordable energy to all customers.

Dwight Wilson, the Director and Chief Information Officer Information Systems at NB Power, architects the digital infrastructure and cybersecurity frameworks essential for modern grid management. Overseeing the integration of information systems, the Director and Chief Information Officer Information Systems ensures data integrity and operational continuity across all generation and distribution networks. This leadership role involves deploying advanced analytics to enhance grid efficiency and customer-facing digital platforms. By modernizing legacy systems, Dwight Wilson directly improves the responsiveness of the utility to changing energy demands. The Director and Chief Information Officer Information Systems collaborates with other C-suite leaders to align technological investments with corporate strategic goals. Through the implementation of robust security protocols, the Director and Chief Information Officer Information Systems protects critical infrastructure from emerging digital threats, ensuring the reliability of electricity services while driving the digital transformation of the entire organization.

James Petrie, the Chief Legal Officer at NB Power, directs all legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance initiatives. Overseeing the legal department, the Chief Legal Officer ensures the utility adheres to provincial energy regulations and environmental standards while managing complex contractual obligations. This leadership role involves providing strategic counsel to the Board and executive team on matters of risk management and legislative changes affecting the energy sector. By navigating intricate legal landscapes, James Petrie directly protects the interests of the organization and its stakeholders. The Chief Legal Officer facilitates the resolution of disputes and oversees the legal aspects of major infrastructure projects. Through proactive legal strategy, the Chief Legal Officer maintains the integrity of corporate operations, ensuring that all activities remain consistent with the mission of providing reliable electricity while upholding the highest standards of corporate accountability and regulatory transparency.