Dr. Vinay Sharma is an outstanding leader of one of a major Ontario electricity distribution utilities, among those evolving into smarter grids by exploiting the advances in information technology through applications such as smart meters and Green Button Standards for augmenting operational efficiencies. As the CEO of London Hydro, he and his management team won several North American, National and Ontario Awards and recognitions. In addition to this outstanding governance, business management and engineering skills he has exceptional people skills which are observed through enhanced corporate culture, customer engagement and relationships of trust with the shareholder and other stakeholders of London Hydro. He has a recognized engineering design, analysis and research record. He is a leader in all aspects of engineering and governance of technologically advanced electricity distribution systems.