WiRE Toronto x OEN Luncheon Student Table ft. Brian Bentz
Date: January 19, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Location: The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
This event is more than a simple networking opportunity; it's about igniting your career in the energy industry.
We are excited to announce that Brian Bentz, President and CEO of Alectra Inc., will be the featured speaker at the OEN January Luncheon. The industry presentation topic is “Alectra's approaching 10 years and looking forward”.
Before the luncheon commences, students and young professionals (less than 3 years work experience) will have the chance to network with seasoned professionals and industry leaders. During the luncheon, they will be seated at the WiRE student table.
Secure your spot now, as seats are limited. Please note that WiRE reserves the right to prioritize spots for students who have not attended this event in the past.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Haida Liu (hliu@womeninrenewableenergy.ca) and Amritha Tayalur Jagadeesh (ajagadeesh@womeninrenewableenergy.ca).
Brian Bentz Biography
Brian is the President and CEO of Alectra Inc., the largest municipally-owned utility in Canada. Alectra Inc., through its regulated utility, Alectra Utilities Corporation, provides power and related services to more than one million electricity customers in Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe Area and Central Ontario. Alectra Inc. also provides innovative energy solutions to consumers through several unregulated subsidiaries including Alectra Energy Solutions and Services Inc.
Brian played a major role in the creation and growth of Alectra, which involved a multi-utility merger, and the acquisition of another utility, under the company’s strategic growth strategy. His expertise in utility consolidations was also demonstrated through several mergers and acquisitions in his previous role as the President and CEO of PowerStream. Brian has assumed an active leadership role within the energy industry. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Cordelio Power, Board Director of the Ontario Energy Association (OEA), Board Director of Electricity Canada, and Board Director of California Mobility Center (CMC).
Brian has been recognized on several occasions for his industry leadership, most recently with OEA ‘Leader of the Year’ Award (2024). In 2023, he received the Energy Innovation Leader of the Year Award at the WE3 Summit. In 2017, he was presented with the LDC ‘Leader Award’ from the MEARIE Group, and he was a co-winner of the OEA ‘Leader of the Year’ Award in 2016. In previous years, he received the ‘Chair’s Citation’ from the EDA, the Electricity Human Resources Canada ‘Leader of the Year’ Award, the ‘Game Changer’ Award from the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA), as well as recognition as a ‘Clean50’ and ‘Clean16’ Champion for leadership in sustainability advancement.
Originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Brian is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant. He holds an MBA (McMaster), an honorary Bachelor of Applied Arts degree (Georgian College), and a Certified Engineering Technologist designation (Electrical/Electronics).