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Our Management Team

Our management team is comprised of New Brunswickers and long-time employees. Together, they’re working hard to make the right decisions for our customers today and tomorrow.

Lori Clark- President and CEO

Lori Clark

Lori was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on March 20, 2023, after serving as acting president and CEO since July 4, 2022. Most recently, Lori served as the Senior Vice President, Operations and led the teams responsible for safe and reliable generation (conventional), transmission and distribution of power across the province. Ms. Clark was also accountable for the employees who serve our customers everyday and those focused on modernizing the New Brunswick power grid.

Lori began her career with NB Power in 1990. Since that time, she has held positions of increasing responsibility including Controller, Managing Director of Finance, Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs and Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Initiatives. Lori has extensive experience with the utility’s rate application process, appearing as a witness for NB Power at several rate hearings.

Lori holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Brunswick and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. Lori has also studied Nuclear Reactor Technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Leadership at the Wharton School of Business.

Suzanne Desrosiers, Vice President, Human Resources

Suzanne Desrosiers

Suzanne Desrosiers was appointed Vice President, Human Resources in February 2021. She is a committed life-long learner, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Université de Moncton, and a Master’s in Education (Counselling and Human Development) from the University of New Brunswick. In 2019, Suzanne completed a post-graduate diploma in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University, and most recently has attained her Associated Certified Coach (ACC) designation from the International Coach Federation.

With over 30 years working in senior level Human Resources positions in the utility and education sectors she has also coached leaders in utility, education, health, law enforcement and not-for-profit organizations. For more than a decade she has shared the passion she holds for her profession by teaching at the University of New Brunswick’s Fredericton campus and their College of Extended Learning.

Embracing diversity and inclusion, Suzanne is a proven relationship builder who achieves the best possible people-centered solutions strives by working to understand different points-of-view. Leading with integrity and accountability, she is focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Her recognized expertise has elevated her to numerous leadership positions within provincial and national organizations. Most notably, she is a former member of the Board of Directors of Electricity Human Resources Canada, and past Chair of their Human Resources Committee. She is currently the Past Board President of the Board of Directors for the New Brunswick Association for Community Living.

Jean Marc Landry – Chief Customer Officer

Jean Marc Landry

Jean Marc Landry was appointed Chief Customer Officer in July 2021. During his 20+ year career, Jean Marc has amassed an extensive background in customer service having led customer experience, customer innovation, marketing, research, product development, sales and call centre teams, both regionally and internationally.

In the role of Chief Customer Officer, Jean Marc is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the development of a customer-centric culture at NB Power. He leads the customer relations team, energy efficiency services, product and service development and management, sales, marketing and corporate brand functions and serves as a key interface between our customers and the Corporation.

Jean Marc holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in finance from l’Université de Moncton. He also holds a Communications and Advertising Accredited Professional (CAAP) accreditation from the Institute of Canadian Agencies. Jean Marc sits as a volunteer board member for the Greater Moncton and Southeast NB United Way, contributes to the Strategy and Innovation committee of the Board of Directors of Dialogue NB, volunteers as a mentor with the Université de Moncton’s CARDE program and is an assistant coach on his son’s and his daughter’s minor hockey teams.

Darren Murphy - Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President Corporate Services

Darren Murphy

In March 2010, Darren was appointed Chief Financial Officer and in June 2016 was appointed the Senior Vice President Corporate Services. His areas of responsibility include Finance, Risk Management, Corporate Excellence, and Business Innovation services.

Darren joined NB Power's executive team in 2007, and in addition to his current role, he has held executive responsibilities for a number of areas including Vice President of Distribution and Customer Service and Vice President of Transmission, Human Resources, Corporate Environment, Corporate Health and Safety and Corporate Information Systems. He worked for over 17 years in Distribution field operations before joining the executive team.

Darren is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the New Brunswick Energy Marketing Corporation (NBEMC). In addition, Darren has also been a past board member for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) from 2010-2019, the New Brunswick Investment Management Corporation (NBIMC) from 2010-2016 as well as the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) from 2008-2010.

Darren has received the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors, has completed the Reactor Technology course for Utility Executives at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of New Brunswick.

James Petrie – Chief Legal Officer

Jamie Petrie

James (Jamie) Petrie was appointed Chief Legal Officer of NB Power in November 2020. Prior to joining NB Power, Jamie was the Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel for Plaza Retail REIT. He is a former partner in Stewart McKelvey, an Atlantic Canadian law firm, where he specialized in employment law. He also taught employment law for seven years at UNB Law School and he co-wrote the book Conducting a Wrongful Dismissal Action, published by Carswell in 1997.

Mr. Petrie graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1990, and a Law degree in 1994. Mr. Petrie also obtained a Master of Laws degree from Duke University in 1995.

Mr. Petrie is an avid volunteer in the Fredericton community. He is the President of the UNB Beaverbrook Scholars Committee and has served as President of the Fredericton YMCA in 2001, Chairman of the Fredericton Community Foundation in 2006, Atlantic Government Relations Chair of the International Council of Shopping Centres from 2012-14 and Treasurer of the UNB Alumni Council from 2016-18.

Brett Plummer - Vice President Nuclear & Chief Nuclear Officer

Brent Plummer

Brett was appointed Vice President Nuclear & Chief Nuclear Officer at NB Power's Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station in November 2015. He is accountable for leading the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station's strategic direction to achieve safe, predictable and productive nuclear performance.

Brett’s extensive background includes more than 40 years of commercial nuclear power plant experience in Operations, Senior Leadership and Project Management roles.

Brett holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Business from New Hampshire College, as well as an Associate of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology from the University of New York. While in the United States Navy, he attended the Naval Nuclear Power School as well as the Naval Electronics Technician School. Additionally, Brett has completed the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Senior Nuclear Plant Management Course.

 

New Brunswick Energy Marketing

Kevin Wright - Executive Director, New Brunswick Energy Marketing

Kevin Wright

 

Kevin became the Executive Director of New Brunswick Energy Marketing in June, 2016. He has been with NB Power for 29 years, serving in various roles with increasing responsibility in both the Generation and Energy Marketing divisions.

He has worked on several major projects, such as commissioning and operating the Belledune Generating Station, Millbank and Sainte- Rose and was instrumental in developing the New Brunswick Energy Marketing group.