Virgil Brown is an experienced energy industry professional with a comprehensive background in origination, marketing, and trading. Currently serving as an Originator at SmartestEnergy since September 2023, Virgil has previously held the position of Director, Origination at Emera Energy from July 2019 to September 2023, and worked as an Originator at TransAlta from January 2017 to May 2019. Prior roles include Director of Marketing & Flow Trading at EDF Trading, where responsibilities included structuring and executing various energy trades, and participation in the Risk Management Leadership Program at GE Capital. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Fordham Gabelli School of Business.