Peter Besenovsky
Advisory Board Member
A senior energy and financial executive with 30+ years of experience in the electric power industry working in North America, Central America, Europe, and Asia and a successful track record of $3 billion in development, engineering and non-recourse senior debt financings of clean and renewable greenfield power project development, including M&A activities. Past executive positions in Canada, Germany, and the United States include architecture and engineering firms, such as Teshmont, Monenco (previously Montreal Engineering), Fichtner Beratende Ingenieure, and Fichtner USA, as well as a Seattle-based investment bank. He also served as VP of Engineering and Chief Development Officer at Westcoast Power Inc. Peter is a citizen of Canada, the US, and the EU. He speaks five languages and his hobbies include cycling, photography, and guitar. B.S.M.E., MBA, Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
James Ross
Advisory Board Member
An experienced financial manager and independent Power developer. Past executive positions include President, Northstone Power and JSR Capital, Vice President of Westlock- Algonquin Power, and Chief Financial Officer of Daxxes Corporation. Active in the renewable and power industry for over twenty-five years. Developed, managed, constructed, financed, and acquired numerous energy projects in Hydro, Solar, Biomass, Wind, Co Gen, Energy Storage, Waste to Energy, and gas peaking. Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, project finance, financial management, project development, and technology commercialization. Past experience also includes international experience in Europe, Latin America, China, and India. B.Env.Sc., MBA, Schulich School of Business at York University
Sokhie Puar
Advisory Board Member
Mr. Sokhie Puar has over 30 years in the public markets and has worked in various capacities with companies in the mining, oil and gas, technology, education, and clean energy sectors since 2001. Mr. Puar holds a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a diploma in Business Administration from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Mr. Puar sits and has sat on boards of many public and private companies including the board of Governors of Southpointe Academy, an independent school located in Tsawwassen, B.C., where he Chaired the Governance Committee.
John Hewlett
Advisory Board Member
Mr. John Hewlett has strategically invested in the resource and venture markets for the past 40 years. He is well known for his practical approach to direct investment and project development. His network covers a wide array of retail and strategic contacts from the mining, technology, and accredited investment communities.