MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 31,
2024 /CNW/ - Effective August 1, 2024, Arjan Arenja will serve as the
new Chair of the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety
Authority (ESA).
"As outgoing Chair and on behalf of our Board of Directors, we
are pleased to announce that Arjan Arenja has been appointed from
among the board members to Chair the ESA Board of Directors.
Arjan's experience in engineering, construction and board
governance made him an excellent candidate for this role," said
outgoing ESA Chair Christopher
Hopper.
Mr. Arenja was first elected to the role in March 2019 by the Ontario Government. He is
a highly accomplished professional with a broad range of experience
in engineering, construction, and electrical (generation and
safety) as well as corporate governance. He holds a degree in Civil
Engineering from the University of
Waterloo and an Executive MBA from the Ivey School of
Business, University of Western Ontario. In 2023, he received
his governance education designation (ICD.D) with the Institute of
Corporate Directors. Arjan is a licensed professional
engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and has held
senior management roles in various organizations, including EXP,
Royal Group Technologies, and Bruce Power. He is also an active
volunteer and sits on the boards of several organizations including
Engineers Canada and Palette Skills.
At the Electrical Safety Authority, he has served as Chair of
the Audit and Investment Committee as well as People, Culture and
Governance Committee. At Engineers Canada, Arjan was the Chair of
the Human Resources Committee, the CEO Search Committee, and their
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
Mr. Arenja took the opportunity to thank his colleagues and
outgoing Chair Christopher Hopper.
"We would like to thank Christopher for his nine years of
leadership and service on the ESA Board of Directors. As the first
Chair who was a Licensed Electrical Contractor, he provided
exceptional insights, advice, and oversight in helping to transform
the ESA into a modern regulator in the pursuit of an Ontario free of electrical harm.
Josie Erzetic , President and CEO
of ESA commented that, "Arjan has always been a very experienced
and engaged board member and we have ensured a seamless transition
as he assumes the Chair role. ESA is also sincerely appreciative to
Christopher for his dedication of service and commitment to the
Board and electrical safety across our Province".
About the Electrical Safety Authority
The Electrical Safety Authority's role is to enhance public
electrical safety in Ontario. As
an administrative authority acting on behalf of the Government of
Ontario, ESA is responsible for
administering specific regulations related to the Ontario
Electrical Safety Code, the licensing of Electrical Contractors and
Master Electricians, electricity distribution system safety, and
electrical product safety. ESA works extensively with stakeholders
throughout the province on education, training and promotion to
foster electrical safety across the province.
More information on the Electrical Safety Authority can be found
at www.esasafe.com, through https://twitter.com/homeandsafety
and on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/ElectricalSafetyAuthority.
SOURCE Electrical Safety Authority