Alterra Power Corp. appoints John Carson as CEO
Mariposa Drilling Site, Chile (source: Magma Energy)
Alexander Richter
2 Sep 2011
Alterra Power announces the appointment of John Carson as CEO of the company and to split roles of Chairman and CEO, previously both held by Ross Beaty. Ross Beaty will remain executive Chairman of the company.
In a release yesterday, “Alterra Power Corp. (TSX: AXY) announces that John Carson has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company to enhance the Company’s financial and administrative management and to effect a split of the roles of Chairman and CEO, both of which had been held by Ross Beaty, who will remain Executive Chairman. Mr. Carson has been Executive Vice President of Alterra since early this year when he joined Alterra’s predecessor company Magma Energy after many years in senior financial management roles with large US-based renewable energy companies.
Commenting on Mr. Carson’s appointment, Ross Beaty said, “Since our foundation in 2008, we have grown rapidly and now operate six clean power plants in three countries. John’s deep financial, managerial and administrative experience in the clean power business will strongly support the Company as it continues to grow organically and through acquisition. As Executive Chairman, I intend to remain just as actively involved in the business as I have been since inception. Donald McInnes, Executive Vice-Chairman, and Bruce Ripley, Chief Operating Officer, will continue to provide their exceptional experience on Alterra’s senior management team. This strong and deep team will lead Alterra in its next stages of growth as it continues its mission as a leading global renewable power company.”
Source: Company release by email
