Richard Bassindale is an accomplished professional currently serving as Manager of Capital Investment Planning at Alectra since May 2017, focusing on long-term asset sustainment strategies and implementing an enterprise-wide Investment Planning Optimization System. Prior experience includes roles at Horizon Utilities Corporation, where Richard managed engineering and asset management staff, supervised significant capital budgets, and developed asset management programs. Richard’s background features a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Management, both from McMaster University. Throughout the career, Richard has demonstrated expertise in analytics, reliability enhancement, risk management, and customer interactions within the utility sector.