SYNERGY NORTH President & CEO to Retire

February 20, 2024

The SYNERGY NORTH Board of Directors have announced that Tim Wilson, President & CEO of SYNERGY NORTH, has informed the Board of his retirement, effective May 15, 2024. 

Wilson has had an extensive career with the utility, joining Thunder Bay Hydro as the Manager of Market Compliance in 2001. Afterward, he continued to hold a variety of leadership roles in the company such as Customer Service Manager and Vice President, Customer & Information Services. Wilson spearheaded the strategic planning initiatives for the new corporation and played a pivotal role in the merger between Kenora Hydro Electricity Corporation Ltd. and Thunder Bay Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc. 

Wilson assumed the role of President & CEO of SYNERGY NORTH on May 21, 2021. In addition to his position as President and CEO, Wilson is the Chair of the Electrical Distribution Association, and director for the MEARIE Group.

Mr. Wilson shares, “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as President and CEO at Synergy North. I am leaving with a deep sense of fulfillment, knowing that the company is in capable hands. My sincere thanks to everyone who has been part of the journey.” 

Board Chair Gary Armstrong states, “I would like to extend the board’s gratitude to Tim for his exceptional leadership. His vision and dedication have been instrumental in Synergy North’s success. We thank him for his exemplary service and wish him the very best in his retirement.”

The search to select a new president and CEO will be led by the SYNERGY NORTH Board of Directors and will begin in the coming weeks. 

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