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Robby Sohi

Energizer · DISC type I
COO and VP, Markets and Reliability - Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) at Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
📍 Fonthill, Ontario, Canada

Robby Sohi is a seasoned executive in the utilities industry, serving as President & CEO of Global First Power and concurrently as SVP, Corporate Business Development and Strategy at OPG. His extensive experience covers generation, transmission, and electricity market operations. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University.

He is a key figure in Canadas push for advanced nuclear technology, specifically leading the development of the countrys first Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project.

Unique fact: Robby began his career in 1991 at Ontario Hydro, the predecessor to OPG, working as a Protection and Control Systems Engineer in the field.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
COO and VP, Markets and Reliability - Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Fonthill, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Robby shows up

Full Of Energy
Enthusiastic
Informal

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Robby cares about

Nuclear Innovation
As CEO of Global First Power, he leads the project to build Canada's first Small Modular Reactor (SMR), a key development for the country's clean energy future.
Energy Sector Strategy
As SVP at Ontario Power Generation, he is responsible for corporate business development, acquisitions, electrification, and executing the company's long-term growth strategy.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
COO and VP, Markets and Reliability - Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
9-2020 - 9-2022
Senior Vice President - Corporate Business Development & Strategy
Ontario Power Generation
3-2017 - 8-2020
Chief Supply Officer
Ontario Power Generation
2-2016 - 2-2017
Vice President, Engineering and Technical Services, Renewable Generation and Power Marketing
Ontario Power Generation
6-2012 - 2-2016
Director - Plant Engineering Services (Hydro - Thermal)
Ontario Power Generation
In the press

Media appearances

IESO Welcomes Robby Sohi, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Markets and Reliability. Featured in Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) – News Release
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Robby Sohi Appointed to the Northeast Power Coordinating Council. Featured in Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) – News Release
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Education
1987 - 1991
Electrical Engineering
McMaster University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

I

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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