Derek Olmstead

Derek Olmstead possesses extensive experience in market surveillance and economic analysis, currently serving as the Market Surveillance Administrator and Chief Executive Officer since January 2019. Previously, Derek held various roles including Director of Enforcement and Director of Capacity Market Surveillance at Market Surveillance Administrator. In academia, Derek serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University. Prior professional engagements include an Economic Advisor role at AESO, multiple positions at Market Surveillance Administrator from 2012 to 2018, and Assistant Director at the Australian Energy Regulator. Derek's educational background includes a PhD, MA, and BA in Economics from Carleton University.