Dean G. Gatien, C.E.T., ICD.D in

Dean G. Gatien, C.E.T., ICD.D

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Principal at DGG5 Advising
📍 Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Dean G. Gatien is a seasoned expert in the North American power industry with four decades of experience. As the Principal of DGG5 Advising, he specializes in project development, risk review, and strategy for clients in the energy, construction, and utilities sectors. He earned a Directors Education Program certificate from the University of Torontos Rotman School of Management.

Dean is the creator and host of the "Powerful Connections" podcast, where he shares insights and discusses current issues facing the electricity sector, such as grid transformation and Indigenous partnerships. Colleagues often describe him as having high integrity, competence, and energy.

His company name, DGG5, is a personal moniker, as 5 has been his lucky number since childhood—he was the 5th child, born on the 5th of the month.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Principal
Job Level
Senior
Location
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Dean shows up

ROI Driven
Friendly But Slow
Curious But Skeptical

They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions

Priorities

Topics Dean cares about

Indigenous Partnerships
Passionate about fostering Indigenous involvement and equity ownership in infrastructure projects. He frequently highlights collaborations, such as with Five Nations Energy Inc. , on his podcast.
Power Project Development
His entire 40-year career has centered on developing, constructing, and maintaining power projects, including generation, transmission, and renewables across North America.
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Career

Work history

7-2020
Principal
DGG5 Advising
6-2017 - 7-2020
Vice President
PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited
1-2014 - 6-2017
Vice President, Risk Management
PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited
1-1988 - 1-2014
Vice President, Health, Safety, Environment, Quality (VP, HSEQ)
PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2019 - 2019
Institute of Corporate Directors - Directors Education Program
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
1986 - 1986
Electrical Engineering Technologist
Cambrian College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

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