June 26, 2015 -- CORIX, an integrated energy, water and wastewater multi-utility infrastructure group of companies, recently announced that it will appoint Scott A. Thomson as president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective Sept. 22, 2015. Thomson brings 30 years of experience to CORIX, including almost 20 years of executive leadership experience in the energy and utilities sectors.
"We welcome Scott's experience and leadership to the Corix Group of Companies," said Gordon Barefoot, chair of the CORIX Board of Directors. "In his new role as [CEO], Scott will be responsible for continuing CORIX's business growth strategy and our focus on operational excellence, safety and reliability. His ability to think strategically with a results-driven approach combined with a great fit with our organizational culture will play a critical role in extending and enhancing our successful track record."
Thomson joins CORIX from Manitoba Hydro & Centra Gas Manitoba, where he has served as president and CEO since 2012. He was responsible for providing strategic direction, oversight and development for a vertically integrated electric and gas distribution utility with more than 6,000 employees serving over 555,000 electric customers and 272,000 natural gas customers in the province of Manitoba, Canada.
"We welcome Scott's experience and leadership to the Corix Group of Companies," said Gordon Barefoot, chair of the CORIX Board of Directors. "In his new role as [CEO], Scott will be responsible for continuing CORIX's business growth strategy and our focus on operational excellence, safety and reliability. His ability to think strategically with a results-driven approach combined with a great fit with our organizational culture will play a critical role in extending and enhancing our successful track record."
Thomson joins CORIX from Manitoba Hydro & Centra Gas Manitoba, where he has served as president and CEO since 2012. He was responsible for providing strategic direction, oversight and development for a vertically integrated electric and gas distribution utility with more than 6,000 employees serving over 555,000 electric customers and 272,000 natural gas customers in the province of Manitoba, Canada.
From 1999 to 2011, Thomson held various positions at Fortis BC Holdings Inc. (formerly Terasen Inc.), including chief financial officer and executive vice president (VP) of regulatory affairs and energy supply, as well as controller and director of finance and strategic planning. Prior to his roles in industry, he was a consulting principal with Ernst & Young, where he served utility and energy clients in Canada and the Middle East. Thomason has an Honors Degree in Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, and is a Chartered Professional Accountant - CA.
About CORIX
Since its inception in 2006, the Corix Group of Companies has consistently demonstrated a strong financial history of consistent growth, stable revenue generation and good operating cash flow. The organization has established itself as a successfully integrated energy, water, and wastewater multi-utility infrastructure group of companies and its primary business is the delivery of sustainable, innovative solutions to clients in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.corix.com.
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