Commercial Leader of Anixter – Utility Power Solutions and Director of Leap Studios Inc.
Ryan is an accomplished Executive with a history of sales and marketing, commercial development, and project management of sustainable business strategies. He attributes his collaborative approach to creating “win-win” solutions as the core of his professional success.
He earned a BA and MBA from the University of Calgary / Haskayne School of Business and has over 25 years working with regulated and deregulated electric, natural gas and water Utilities. He currently leads the growth of Anixter’s supply chain distribution product and services working with western Canadian Utilities, REA’s, Cooperatives and associated contractors. He previously was accountable for marketing data managed Utility solutions with Constellation Software and guiding numerous renewable and commodity strategies at ENMAX Corporation.
Career highlights include championing the investment and greenfield development of an 80 MW wind farm as well as the origination of residential/commercial scale solar lease program. He has extensive experience in retail & wholesale energy portfolios, supply chain and data driven business solutions, billing and settlement platforms, and energy marketing and management of long-term commodity contracts.
Ryan has a passion for building diverse networks and supporting community-based businesses. He is an avid practitioner of energy efficiency, owns a residential solar system, and has been an investing Director in a children’s educational dance studio in SW Calgary. He is looking forward to contributing to the strategic direction and growth of ACE by building meaningful relationships and creating sustainable results.