Lesley Gallinger MBA, CPA, CPA (Illinois), C.Dir.

Lesley Gallinger is the President and CEO of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), bringing extensive experience from leadership roles across the energy sector, including as the inaugural CEO of Elexicon Energy. She is a results-oriented executive with a background in finance and strategic planning, holding CPA and MBA designations, and is known for her inclusive management style.

She is passionate about creating an orderly transition to a decarbonized future and emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the energy sector, noting that conscious leadership is needed to address unconscious bias. Her public statements highlight a commitment to reconciliation and advancing Indigenous leadership in the electricity sector.

Interesting fact: Lesley was appointed to the Electrifying Canada Advisory Panel, a national initiative to accelerate the countrys transition to a sustainable energy future.