As President & Chief Executive Officer since 2018, Mike is responsible for leading Northland’s executive team and the company’s global operating, growth and investor relations planning and strategy.
Mike originally joined Northland in 2015 as Executive Vice President of Development. Over more than two decades, he has played a prominent role in the development of the Canadian independent renewable power sector. He was previously CEO of AIM PowerGen (“AIM”), where he led the company from initial concept to one of the largest independent renewable power developers in Canada. During his tenure, he oversaw the development, construction and operations of numerous renewables power projects. After AIM’s sale to Engie (formerly GDF Suez), Mike continued as the President of GDF Suez Canada.
Mike currently serves on the Instar Asset Management’s Advisory Board and the Ontario Energy Association’s Board of Directors.
As the interim Chief Financial Officer, Adam currently leads a global team overseeing key functions, such as capital markets, financial planning, development finance, risk management, tax strategy, financial reporting, and internal controls. With a background as Northland’s VP Finance and Head of Capital Markets, Adam brings over 18 years of professional experience to the role. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Accountant (CPA). Adam will continue to oversee the finance function until a new CFO is appointed.
As Chief People Officer, Rachel is responsible for all aspects of Northland’s Human Resources strategy, including talent management, leadership development, compensation and benefits, as well as leading all human resources functions globally. She works closely with the Executive team to ensure Northland continues to build a culture that attracts, retains and develops high performance talent to deliver on its global growth objectives. She joined the company in January 2021.
Rachel brings to Northland more than 15 years of leadership in Human Resources, including extensive experience leading human resources strategies and functions for national and global organizations across multiple sectors, technologies and geographies. Most recently, Rachel served as Vice President Human Resources for Signify, where she led and oversaw the execution of the human resources strategic growth objectives across Canada, the United States and Latin America, a position based in the USA she held since 2016. Prior to Signify, she was Vice President, Human Resources for Schneider Electric where she was based in France, UK and Canada.
Rachel holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from Sheridan College.
As Chief Administrative & Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Yonni leads and oversees Northland’s Legal, ESG, Enterprise Risk Management, Public Affairs, Community & Indigenous Affairs, Brand & Communications and Corporate Services teams across the globe. Under Yonni’s leadership, his teams are responsible for enabling the business by providing practical legal advice, ensuring effective governance, working to meet our net zero and other ESG commitments, building mutually beneficial relationships through consultation with local and Indigenous communities, promoting, protecting and enhancing Northland's brand and reputation, and working as trusted advisors alongside government officials and decision-makers in key global markets.
Yonni has over 20 years of professional experience. He started his legal career in private practice at a large Boston law firm before joining the in-house legal department of Aecon Group Inc., an iconic Canadian construction company, where from 2017 to 2022 he served as Chief Legal Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer and Corporate Secretary. In that role, Yonni built an award-winning, national legal team and developed expertise with a wide variety of areas, including complex projects, corporate governance, M&A, strategic procurement, risk management and compliance. Yonni took an active leadership role in shaping a number of emerging issues in the construction industry and served as Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Construction and Infrastructure Law section.
Yonni earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in Economics from the University of Southern California and a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Boston University School of Law. He is called to the bar in Ontario, California and Massachusetts and holds a number of sustainability-related designations.
As Executive Vice President of Thermal & Utility, Calvin is responsible for overseeing Northland’s portfolio of natural gas facilities and its regulated utility in Colombia, Empresa de Energía de Boyacá S.A E.S.P (EBSA).
Calvin has over 25 years of experience in the energy industry. He started his career as a power engineer, operating and managing thermal power plants. In 2011, following the successful launch of Northland’s Thorold Cogeneration station, where he was Chief Engineer, he transitioned into the field of renewable energy.
As Northland’s General Manager of Solar Operations, Calvin was able to shape the important build-out of the company’s portfolio of 13 solar projects in Ontario. Since that time, Calvin has taken on increasingly senior roles within Northland, gaining exposure to a wide variety of technologies and leading operational and business initiatives that have positively influenced every corner of the company. Most recently, as VP Operations, stationed in Madrid, he led the establishment of Northland’s business operations in Spain, which has quickly become a key European asset management hub for the company.
As Executive Vice President of Onshore Renewables, Michelle is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the onshore business unit globally, including operations, delivery and growth for onshore wind, solar and storage technologies.
Michelle has 17+ years of renewable energy experience. She joined Northland in 2016 as Managing Director of Canada/US Development, where she oversaw Northland’s expansion into the US market through the acquisition of three onshore wind farms in New York State, two of which are currently under construction.
Before joining Northland, Michelle was Country Manager with SunEdison, overseeing the Canadian business segment. In her previous role as Vice President of Business Development with GDF SUEZ Canada, Michelle oversaw development and construction for the solar project pipeline. Prior to this, Michelle held senior positions with SkyPower Corp, most recently as Vice President, Solar Group where she led the team that developed Canada’s first fully operational solar farm, ‘First Light’, a nine-megawatt solar photovoltaic facility in Ontario.
Michelle is a current board member of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (past-chair) and is past-chair of the Board for both the Canadian Wind Energy Association and the Canadian Solar Industries Association.
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Pierre-Emmanuel (Pierre-Em) has over 25 years of experience in energy related projects in various segments and countries. He began his career as project manager, building HV substations for oil and gas plants with Schneider Electric, before moving to a business manager role, and ultimately an executive role where he lead international project teams, drove sustainable growth and developed the solar business. He left Schneider Electric in 2019 to act as a consultant in project delivery process, contracting, crisis and claim management. Pierre-Em brings a deep understanding of project management and knowledge in sales, construction, and operations to Northland Power.
As Executive Vice President, Project Management Office, Pierre-Em is responsible for the establishment and management of a stage gate process to manage project development spend according to clear development milestones and will ensure Northland’s projects are planned, managed, governed, and delivered in a consistent, transparent, and disciplined manor.
Pierre-Em holds a Master’s degree in Project Management from Grenoble INP.
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