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Nicolle Butcher

Organizer · DISC type Sd
President and Chief Executive Officer at Ontario Power Generation
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nicolle Butcher is the President and CEO of Ontario Power Generation, where she leads key initiatives including the Darlington Refurbishment and the development of North America’s first Small Modular Reactor fleet. A Chartered Business Valuator, she is focused on meeting Ontario’s growing electricity demands with low-carbon power.

She is a vocal champion for Indigenous economic Reconciliation, guiding OPG’s commitment to building strong partnerships with Indigenous communities. Nicolle actively advocates for a more inclusive and equitable energy sector, supporting the next generation of leaders and serving on several industry boards.

In 2024, Nicolle was named “Woman of the Year” by Women + Power, recognizing her significant leadership and influence in the energy sector.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
President and Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Nicolle shows up

Strong-minded
Trusting Of Others
Slow Starter

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Nicolle cares about

Advanced Nuclear Tech
She is leading the development of North America's first fleet of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to meet future clean energy demands.
Indigenous Reconciliation
A key priority in her role is championing economic reconciliation and building strong partnerships with Indigenous communities, companies, and businesses.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ontario Power Generation
1-2022 - 1-2025
Chief Operating Officer
Ontario Power Generation
9-2020 - 1-2022
Senior Vice President, Renewable Generation and Power Marketing
Ontario Power Generation
6-2019 - 9-2020
Senior Vice President Corporate Business Development and Strategy
Ontario Power Generation
6-2016 - 6-2019
Vice President, Strategy and Acquisitions
Ontario Power Generation
In the press

Media appearances

Nicolle Butcher, President and CEO of Ontario Power Generation. Featured in Spotify (Empire Club of Canada)
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Last week, our President and CEO, Nicolle Butcher, joined Amanda Galbraith for an interview. Featured in Facebook (Ontario Power Generation)
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Education
2015
Judy Project Executive Forum
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
2014 - 2015
ICD.D designation
Institute of Corporate Directors
2014 - 2015
DIrectors Education Program
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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