Ontario Energy Board
Geoff Owen has a diverse and extensive work experience in various industries and sectors. Geoff started their career in the Ontario Government, where they held roles such as Senior Policy Advisor and Senior Manager in the Offices of the Premier and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. After that, they worked as the Director of eCommerce Integration at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. In 2004, they joined the Canadian Bankers Association as Director of Banking Operations.
Moving into the corporate sector, Geoff joined RBC and held multiple positions, including Director of Business Strategy and Regulatory Affairs and Director of Public Affairs and Brand Communications. Geoff played a key role in brand building and reputation management for the bank during the global financial crisis.
Geoff then served as the Vice President at StrategyCorp Inc., where they worked closely with senior leaders from various sectors on overcoming business challenges related to government and stakeholders. Following this, they joined Hill+Knowlton Strategies as a Senior Vice President & Group Leader, leading the Toronto public affairs practice and the Strategic Leadership Group.
Currently, Geoff is a Principal at Foresight Strategic Advisors, where they help organizations navigate complex strategic challenges related to government policy. Additionally, they are a Member of the Board of Directors at Ontario Energy Board. Throughout their career, Geoff has demonstrated their expertise in public affairs, government relations, and strategic leadership.
Geoff Owen completed a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Studies at Queen's University from 1992 to 1996. Geoff later pursued a Master of Science degree in International Political Economy at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 1999 to 2000. Additionally, in 2023, they attended Harvard University to study the Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies, although no specific degree was mentioned.
Ontario Energy Board
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Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2023, we are Ontario’s independent regulator of the electricity and natural gas sectors. We are compelled by our desire to become a globally recognized top tier regulatory agency. We are passionate about the environment and motivated by our want to enable innovation within the energy sector. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and the customers we serve. Empowering Ontario’s energy future we are the ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD. // Reconnus comme l'un des meilleurs employeurs du Grand Toronto pour 2023, nous sommes l'organisme de réglementation indépendant des secteurs de l'électricité et du gaz naturel de l'Ontario. Canada's Top 100Nous sommmes toujours poussée par notre désir de s’établir comme un organisme de réglementation de premier plan reconnu mondialement. Notre équipe est passionnée par l’environnement et motivée par une volonté de promouvoir l’innovation dans le secteur de l’énergie. Nous sommes déterminés à soutenir le développement économique et social de la province et nous travaillons chaque jour à apporter une valeur ajoutée aux Ontariennes et aux Ontariens. Nous formons une équipe diversifiée, motivée, transparente et réfléchie; nous sommes redevables les uns envers les autres et auprès du secteur et des clients que nous servons. Renforcer l'avenir énergétique de l'Ontario, nous sommes la COMMISION DE L’ÉNERGIE DE L’ONTARIO.