As the Senior Vice President of the Energy Sector in Canada, Mr. Smith is responsible for all Energy Sector operations at Siemens in Canada.

Mr. Smith’s portfolio encompasses the entire energy value chain, and is served through six operating divisions:

• Fossil Power – gas, steam and nuclear power plants, process controls and advanced combustion technologies

• Renewables – large scale wind power, photovoltaic solar and tidal power

• Oil and Gas – process compression, system solutions and industrial power

• Energy Service – power plant life cycle services, outage management and environmental systems

• Power Transmission – high voltage systems and transformers

• Power Distribution – medium voltage systems, protection and control, smart grid and electric cars

Mr. Smith has been instrumental in establishing Siemens as a significant player in the energy sector in Canada, developing a strong installed base and a world-class service strategy in the Renewable Power industry. He has transformed the Siemens Power Transmission and Power Distribution businesses from a small product supplier into a full turnkey operation, with capabilities established across Canada.  Mr. Smith’s specific expertise in nuclear power plant construction and service has provided Siemens with a leading position in the conventional island segment.

Prior to joining Siemens, Mr. Smith worked for twenty-one years at Ontario Hydro and Ontario Power Generation, initially as a Project Engineer at the Bruce and Darlington nuclear plants, rising to the role of Vice President-Supply Chain.

Mr. Smith is a Professional Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering degree (with distinction) from Carleton University and an MBA from York University.

Siemens is one of the largest and most diversified companies in the world of electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors.  The company has approximately 5,065 employees in Canada, working to develop and manufacture products, design and install complex systems and projects, and tailor a wide range of solutions for individual requirements.   For almost 100 years in Canada, Siemens has stood for technical achievements, innovation, quality and reliability.  Sales for Siemens in Canada for fiscal 2009 (ended September 30), were $2.5 billion CAD. 

Board Memberships
Board Director, Member of Executive Committee, Energy Council of Canada
Board Director, Ontario Energy Network
Board Director, Siemens Transformers Canada Inc.
Board Director, TurboCare Canada
Board Director, Wheelabrator Canada

Professional Affiliations
Professional Engineers of Ontario
CIGRE International Study Committee, D2-Information and Communications