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Susanna Zagar

Susanna Zagar is a new class of energy regulator, with a clear vision for delivering public value through a fit-for-purpose regulatory framework and commitment to adjudicative excellence that advances Ontario’s economic, social and environmental objectives. She believes that an independent economic regulation must protect residential and commercial consumers from risk, not from progress, and she actively champions the position that the regulator can and must be part of Ontario’s competitive energy advantage.

As Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) since 2020, Ms. Zagar has earned a reputation as a forward thinker, a problem solver and a key player in the success of Ontario’s energy transition. She has brought clarity of purpose to an organization that exists to protect the interests of millions of electricity and natural gas consumers in one of the largest and most complex energy sectors in North America, and her tenure has been marked by true collaboration, ruthless transparency and steadfast independence. Beyond her role in Ontario energy sector, Susanna has stepped up to provide leadership at the national level by joining the Executive Committee of the Canadian association of utility regulators (CAMPUT) and travelling internationally to advance regulatory excellence, most recently at the World Forum on Energy Regulation in Peru and at the United Nations’ Climate Conference, COP28, in Dubai.

Named as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women’s Executive Network, Susanna is an accomplished executive and engaged citizen whose volunteer commitments include leadership roles with the United Way of Great Toronto, Peel and York, the national Prosperity Project and the International Women’s Forum. She was honoured to receive an Ontario Volunteer Service Award in recognition of more than 30 years of service across a variety of sectors.

Robby Sohi

In this role, Mr. Sohi is responsible for the reliable and efficient operation of the province-wide power system, the administration of Ontario’s real-time electricity markets and the continued development of electricity market designs.

Mr. Sohi previously served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Business Development and Strategy at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), where he was accountable for commercial business functions including business development, acquisitions and electrification. As part of his focus on implementing OPG’s long-term strategic plan, he and his team delivered a growth strategy aimed at broadening OPG’s business within Ontario and beyond.

In addition to his SVP role at OPG, Mr. Sohi also served as President and CEO of Global First Power, leading Canada’s first Small Modular Reactor project. He joined OPG’s predecessor company, Ontario Hydro, in 1991. Over the years, he held roles of increasing responsibility in several technical functions, corporate functions, asset management, high-voltage substation operation and maintenance, and hydroelectric plant operations at locations across Ontario.

Mr. Sohi has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University. He serves as a Director on the Board of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC), and has also served as a council member of the Generation Sector Council at the Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI) and a member of the Thermal Generation Interest Group (TGIG) at the Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI).

Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano

Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano is provost and vice-president, academic at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). 

Roberta first joined TMU as vice-provost, faculty affairs in 2020 from York University, where she held progressive academic administrative roles including undergraduate program director, chair of a large department, and both the associate dean, programs and associate dean, faculty affairs portfolios in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. 

Roberta has extensive experience in academic labour relations and, in her vice-provost, faculty affairs role, advocated for equitable hiring and evaluation policies and developed, with a great team, a robust and well-received suite of initiatives dedicated to enhancing faculty professional development. Her belief in open communication, collegiality and collaboration is demonstrated through her commitment to professional development and accommodation.

While at York, Roberta led the organization and facilitation of workshops for faculty on a variety of important topics, such as sexual violence response, indigenizing curricula, and accessibility in academia. She also led major departmental renovations, which ensured accessible spaces for students, faculty and staff.

In addition to serving as provost, Roberta serves as one of the three executive co-chairs of both the Presidential Implementation Committee to Confront Anti-Black Racism and the TRC Strategic Working Group. Roberta is a full professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts. 

Notably, she was the president of the Canadian Association for Italian Studies (2020-2022), the vice-president of the Italian-Canadian Archives Project (2019-2021) and has been the recipient of numerous academic and professional awards, including the CIBPA Award for Professional Excellence for service to the community. 

Roberta holds a PhD from the University of Toronto, a Certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution from York University, and a Labour Relations Certificate jointly from TRSM and Lancaster House. She is fluent in English, French and Italian.