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Elias serves as Alectra’s Executive Vice President of Asset Strategy & Operations, where he leads the organization’s asset management and engineering functions - including investment planning, system standards, design, grid modernization, and customer connections. He also oversees operations, including capital construction, maintenance programs, stations, lines, system control and emergency response. 

Over 25 years, Elias has developed a broad and diverse expertise in the electric utility industry. His background includes managing both distribution and transmission systems, developing asset strategies and plans, leading procurement, supply chain, and warehousing operations, and advising on regulatory, customer, and legal matters. Prior to joining Alectra, Elias held the role of Executive Vice-President, Planning and Chief Engineering and Modernization Officer at another major Ontario utility. He has also contributed to the sector and broader community through various roles, including serving on the Board of Directors for Job Skills, participating in Electricity Canada’s Distribution Council, participating as a member of the Organizing Committee for the Breakfast of Champions for SickKids, and instructing at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Elias holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto, a Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University, and a Juris Doctor (JD) from Osgoode Hall Law School. He also holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. Professionally, he is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and a lawyer licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.

Ricardo Costa is a technology and enterprise executive with extensive experience leading digital transformation, innovation, cybersecurity and product development across some of Canada's largest organizations.

As Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Purolator, Ricardo leads enterprise technology, digital strategy and product development. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles at Purolator, Weston Foods, Rogers, Loblaw and Deloitte, and has also served on the Board of Directors of Innovapost.

Ricardo is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving innovation at scale and navigating complex business and technology challenges. In addition to his executive role at Purolator, he serves on the Alectra Inc. Board of Directors and is a member of both the People and Safety Committee and the Audit, Finance and Risk Management Committee.

His deep expertise in enterprise technology, governance, cybersecurity and organizational transformation provides valuable perspective in his role as Chair of the GRE&T Centre Advisory Committee, helping guide discussions on emerging technologies, innovation and the future of the energy sector.

Ricardo holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the Universidade de Brasília, professional certifications including CISSP, CISA and CRISC, and the ICD.D designation.