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Nova Scotia Power CEO Vivek Sood departing after less than a year on the job
Chris Smith, currently executive vice president of finance and commercial, will lead the utility as it focuses on reliability and cost management for 550,000 customers.
- On Tuesday, Nova Scotia Power announced that Executive Vice President, Finance and Commercial Chris Smith will become President and CEO, effective November 2, 2026.
- CEO Vivek Sood decided not to renew his contract after joining the utility earlier this year to stabilize operations and rebuild trust following a cyberattack.
- Smith, who joined the company in 2017 and previously led Heritage Gas, now Eastward Energy, will oversee approximately 550,000 customers and 2,200 employees across Nova Scotia.
- Scott Balfour, Chair of the Nova Scotia Power Board of Directors, said, "On behalf of the Board, I'd like to thank Vivek for his leadership during a pivotal year for Nova Scotia Power, and to welcome Chris as CEO."
- Sood will continue working with Smith and the leadership team to ensure reliability and cost management remain priorities throughout the transition period.
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The Toronto Star+9 Reposted by 9 other sources
Nova Scotia Power CEO Vivek Sood departing after less than a year on the job
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Power Inc. CEO Vivek Sood is leaving his post at the province’s privately owned utility less than a year after taking its top job.
·Toronto, Canada
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The Globe & Mail+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Nova Scotia Power Announces Leadership Transition to new CEO
Business Wire Press Release.
·Toronto, Canada
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Nova Scotia Power's President and Chief Executive Officer Vivek Sood is leaving as head of this private utility company in Nova Scotia less than a year after his arrival.
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