Karl W. Smith

Biography

Mr. Smith’s career with the Fortis Group spans nearly 30 years. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of FortisAlberta from 2007 to 2014. Mr. Smith served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Newfoundland Power from 2004 through 2007, and as Chief Financial Officer of Fortis from 1999 to 2003.  He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and is a member of the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Mr. Smith serves on the Boards of UNS Energy and FortisBC, both Fortis utilities.  He has served on the Boards of CH Energy, FortisOntario, FortisAlberta and Caribbean Utilities Company, all Fortis utilities.  Mr. Smith is chair of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council, and serves on the Board of Junior Achievement of Newfoundland and Labrador.  He is past Chair of the Canadian Electricity Association, the Board of Governors of Mount Royal University and the Board of Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta. He is also past Treasurer of the Western Energy Institute.

Research Interest

Professional Accountants and corporate finanace