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Geri Yin is a well-established thought leader in the energy sector and currently leads Alectra’s Green Energy and Technology Centre (GRE&T Centre). In this role, she drives strategic innovation and fosters industry partnerships to accelerate the adoption of emerging, sustainable energy solutions. Under her leadership, the GRE&T Centre is advancing utility transformation and modernizing the grid to meet evolving customer needs. 

Geri has been with the GRE&T Centre since its inception in 2019, initially serving as Head, Grid Innovation domain. She has been a driving force behind several of the Centre’s award-winning initiatives, recognized by leading industry organizations including the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP), Electricity Canada, and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). 

Before joining the GRE&T Centre, Geri served as Director of Business Development and Sales at Alectra Energy Solutions, where she led commercial strategy development, economic evaluation of investments, and stakeholder engagement. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership roles at Hydro One and Scotia Capital, overseeing a wide range of business operations and strategic initiatives. 

Geri is widely respected for her expertise in utility business model transformation, grid innovation, regulatory affairs, and strategic and financial planning. Her insights and leadership have helped shape forward-looking approaches to the energy transition. 

In recognition of her contributions to climate action and clean innovation, Geri was honoured with the 2024 Clean50 Award. She also contributes to the sector through active involvement in industry associations and currently serves as Vice Chair of the National Electricity Roundtable. 

She holds an MBA from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master’s degree in Energy Sector Leadership from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Geri also holds professional designations as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Matt Liddle is a Director with OMERS Infrastructure based in Toronto. After joining the organization in 2013, Matt relocated and worked out of OMERS Infrastructure offices in London, UK where he covered the European infrastructure market between 2018-2020 before returning to Toronto.

Throughout his tenure with OMERS Infrastructure, Matt has focused on the energy, utility and transportation sectors. He has been involved in acquisition origination and execution and asset management across numerous investments, including Bruce Power, Chicago Skyway, Lifelabs, Navisun, Puget Sound Energy, and Teranet. Matt has also previously served as a Director on the Boards of Caruna, Confederation Bridge, Exolum (CLH), GNL Quintero, NextBridge and a portfolio of Ontario hospital P3s.

Before joining OMERS Infrastructure, Matt was a Vice President at Macquarie Capital Markets, where he primarily focused on the power and utilities, and infrastructure sectors.