With the departure of Jeff Lyash, who will be leaving to head up the Tennessee Valley Authority, Ontario Power Generation recently announced the appointment of Ken Hartwick as the company’s new President and CEO, effective April 1.
Growing up in Norwood, Ont., a community of 1,200 people east of Peterborough, for OPG’s new President and CEO it was his parents’ dairy and beef farms that served as the classroom for important life lessons. With agricultural experience and an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Trent University, Hartwick charted a 34-year career in the finance and energy sectors that saw him serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Hydro One and Wellspring Financial, and as CEO of Just Energy Group.
In 2016, Ken joined OPG, serving as CFO and Senior Vice-President of Finance. Under his leadership, OPG launched Canada’s first utility green bond and expanded to the U.S. with the acquisition of Eagle Creek Renewable Energy.
Hartwick’s main priority at OPG will be “to keep the company’s momentum going.” This includes a focus on the Darlington Refurbishment project, broadening the Renewable Generation business, improving the company’s operational, financial and safety performance, and growing the company. All of this will be done with a continued push toward building a diverse and inclusive workplace.