The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced the appointment of a new interim CEO for Nalcor Energy.
Government continues to examine the future role of Nalcor and the appropriate structure after the Muskrat Falls project is commissioned. Jennifer Williams is appointed new interim CEO following the retirement of Stan Marshall effective June 15, 2021. For more information about Ms. Williams see backgrounder below.
Minister Parsons will hold a media availability outside of the House of Assembly today (Thursday, June 3) at 11:00 a.m.
Quotes
“This appointment reflects our government’s commitment to making responsible decisions that are in the best interest of the province, particularly given the fiscal situation we face. As we continue to examine the future role of Nalcor following commissioning of the Muskrat Falls project, we believe an interim CEO is the appropriate choice. I thank Ms. Williams for taking on this important role at this critical time in our province and I thank Mr. Marshall for his experience, dedication and skill during his time as CEO.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
“I am pleased to take on the role of interim CEO of Nalcor Energy. As President of Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro, I know first-hand that good work is being done across all of Hydro and Nalcor by incredibly skilled and talented people; and I also fully acknowledge the serious challenges facing our province today. I look forward to working closely with government and other critical stakeholders, as we finish the Muskrat Falls Project and address rate mitigation. We must keep people safe while we finish this critical work and also ensure we are being responsive to the needs of the people of this province as we address issues, find cost savings, and embrace opportunities as we move toward a greener future.”
Jennifer Williams, President
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
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BACKGROUNDER
Biography for Jennifer Williams
Prior to being appointed President of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro in February 2019, Jennifer had served as Vice President, Production, with NL Hydro since August 2016. Earlier positions include General Manager, Hydro Production, as well as Manager, Regulatory Engineering. Jennifer joined NL Hydro in 2014, having previously worked with both Newfoundland Power and the St. John’s International Airport Authority. A Memorial University graduate, Jennifer has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and is a member and former member of the Board of Directors of the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL). Jennifer was awarded the Fellow of Engineers Canada in 2016 and was elected as a Fellow to the Canadian Academy of Engineering in 2020.