Paul Dobson

Paul Dobson has a strong background in finance and operations, with a focus on executive leadership roles. PAUL began their career at YTV Canada as a Finance Manager before moving on to CIBC as VP Finance. PAUL then joined Direct Energy, where they served as VP Finance & Operations, before moving up to roles such as SVP Finance (CFO) and SVP Operations & IT at Direct Energy Business. PAUL later became Chief Financial Officer at British Gas Business before returning to Direct Energy as Chief Operating Officer and later Chief Financial Officer. Dobson then transitioned to Hydro One, where they held the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer. Most recently, they became the Chief Financial Officer at Methanex Corporation before joining Ballard Power Systems as their Chief Financial Officer in 2021.

Paul Dobson received their MBA in Finance, General from the Ivey Business School at Western University from 1992 to 1994. Prior to that, they obtained their Bachelors in Management Accounting from the University of Waterloo from 1985 to 1989. PAUL is also a certified CPA, CMA from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario.