The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced the appointment of Albert Williams as Chairperson for Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Nalcor Board of Directors.

The appointment is effective immediately. Biographical information for Mr. Williams is provided in the backgrounder below.

John Green, who has been chairperson of the Hydro Board since 2016 and Interim Chair for the Nalcor Board of Directors since September 2020, will remain as a board member on both boards.

In June 2021, the Provincial Government announced that Nalcor’s operations would move under NL Hydro, and the corporation will evolve to a steady-state utility focused on cost reduction while providing safe, reliable electricity, and focusing on maximizing the economic potential of its energy portfolio.

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“Mr. Williams is a seasoned professional engineer with a distinguished career in large scale infrastructure projects and corporate governance, and I welcome him into this new role. I thank John Green for his commitment to his responsibilities as chair and for continuing to share his experience through ongoing service with the board.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology

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BACKGROUNDER: BIOGRAPHY

Albert Williams was the owner/president of a private consulting firm until its merger with BAE Group in 1995, where he held senior positions of Vice-President of Major Projects, and then Chief Executive Officer until retirement in 2014. Mr. Williams has conducted feasibility studies and carried out pre-design, design and construction supervision and management of many diverse projects, in a variety of industries, including hydro-power.