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Board of Directors
Mr. Sheridan was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on February 22, 2006, having also served as Chair of the Board (June 2004 to February 2006). Previously he was with the BCE family of companies, where he rose to high impact officer roles including Chair and CEO of ExpressVu, Chair and CEO of Bell Mobility as well as President and Chief Operating Officer of Bell Canada.
Board Committees:
None
Other Board Memberships: (current)
AFCC Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp.
NewPage Corporation
Other Board Memberships: (past)
Photowatt Technologies
Bell Canada
Aliant Inc.
Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.
MTS Communications Inc.
Sun Media Corp Ltd.
Bell Sygma UK
Encom Cable TV & Telecommunications plc.
Christopher Guzy joined Ballard as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer in February 2005. In January 2008, Dr. Guzy took on the additional role of Vice President of Operations. Dr. Guzy’s areas of responsibility include worldwide operations, product development, and technology research and development.
Prior to joining Ballard, Dr. Guzy was General Manager of GE Healthcare’s product development and supply chain operations in Hungary. During his 17 years at General Electric in the United States and Europe, he also held a number of other senior technology and product development leadership positions including Global General Manager of Linear Fluorescent Technology and Vice President and Director of Quality and Technology, Europe for GE Lighting. Prior to joining GE, he led a process development section at Nestlé in Switzerland.
Dr. Guzy began his career as Station Director of the School of Chemical Engineering Practice and Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1983 to 1986. He holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University and a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Mexico.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ballard Power Systems, Inc. |
CTO & Vice President, Operations |
Current |
| GE Lighting |
Director of Quality and Technology, Europe |
Former |
| The University of New Mexico |
Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering |
Former |
| Clarkson University |
Master of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering |
Former |
Mr. Smith is a part-time Commissioner of the British Columbia Securities Commission. Previously he was counsel with Lawson Lundell LLP (law firm) from May 2005 to December 2006, and prior to that he was a partner at Lawson Lundell LLP and predecessor firms practising corporate, commercial and securities law.
Board Committees:
Corporate Governance (Chair)
Management Development, Nominating & Compensation
Other Board Memberships: (current)
Member, Executive Committee British Columbia Chapter, Institute of Corporate Directors
Other Board Memberships: (past)
Scott Paper Limited
Pacific Forest Products Limited
Glenn Kumoi joined Ballard as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in June 2007. In March 2008, Mr. Kumoi's position became Vice President, Human Resources, Corporate Secretary and Chief Legal Officer. In this role, Mr. Kumoi is responsible for Ballard's human resources, legal, intellectual property and security functions.
Immediately prior to joining Ballard, Mr. Kumoi practiced law at Davis LLP in Vancouver, following 10 years with MDSI (Mobile Data Solutions Inc.). At MDSI, Glenn held a series of positions including Chief Legal Officer, and he was a member of their Senior Management Team. Before MDSI, Glenn gained nine years of legal experience working for private law firms in Toronto and Vancouver. Glenn has been called to the Bars of British Columbia and Ontario, and is licensed to practice law in both Provinces.
Noordin Nanji was appointed Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development in June 2008. Mr. Nanji's responsibilities include corporate development, major business development initiatives and broader corporate strategy matters.
Mr. Nanji joined Ballard as Vice President and General Counsel in December 1998. In June 1999, he was appointed Vice President, Corporate Affairs and in January 2000, he was appointed Vice President, Strategic Development. In December, 2002, he was appointed Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development. In July 2004, he was appointed Vice President, Marketing & Business Development. In addition, Mr. Nanji served as Corporate Secretary from July 1998 to November 2005 and as Chief Customer Officer from March 2006 to May 2008.
Prior to joining Ballard, Mr. Nanji was a partner in the law firm of Lang Michener Lawrence and Shaw from 1989. He holds a Bachelor of Law from Osgoode Law School at York University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ballard Power Systems, Inc. |
Chief Customer Officer & Vice President |
Current |
| York University |
Bachelor of Law |
Former |
William Foulds was appointed President of Ballard Material Products in February of 2006. In March of 2008, Mr. Foulds took on the additional role as Vice President of Sales for Ballard Power Systems.
Mr. Foulds joined Ballard as Managing Director of Ballard Material Products in May of 2001. Prior to joining Ballard, he was Director of the Carbon Products business segment at Textron Systems Division. He has several years experience serving in both technical and business management roles developing unique, advanced material products for military aerospace, automotive and commercial applications.
Mr. Foulds holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. He has also completed executive development programs at Harvard Business School and at Columbia Business School.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ballard Power Systems, Inc. |
Vice President, Operations |
Current |
| Motorola, Inc. |
Director, Group Operations and Service |
Former |
| Golden Gate University |
Masters of Business Administration |
Former |
Peter A. Stickler was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of LG Electronics effective June 8, 2009. His appointment is part of LG's globalization effort as he brings with him over 35 years of Human Resources (HR) career experience spanning a diverse range of industries. Throughout his career, Mr. Stickler has worked in automobile, emerging technologies and the commercial electronics industries. Along the way, he developed broad-based Human Resources leadership skills and a deep understanding of what is required to operate successfully on a global stage. During his 27-year tenure at Ford Motor Company, Mr. Stickler held several senior HR positions including director of Organizational Capability and Vice President of Global HR/CHRO for Visteon Automotive Systems (then a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford with over 77,000 employees and $19 Bil. in revenues). He also served as HR Business Operations Director at Ford's North America Consumer Business Group (with over 100,000 employees and revenues of about $100 Bil.) and worked as an Employee Relations Director for Ford Japan when Ford invested in the Japanese market. This also provided an opportunity for him to live in Japan and travel extensively throughout Asia. During his long career at Ford, Mr. Stickler's expertise centered on fostering values-based transformational leaders, developing competency-based talent growth systems/processes, and applying "B2E" concepts to deliver HR services that supported both employee and business needs. Through labor relations leadership roles at the plant, division and national levels in markets including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and South America, Mr. Stickler contributed to building constructive union-management relationships and operational success. After leaving Ford, Mr. Stickler continued his career by transitioning to the emerging technologies arena. In 2003, he moved to Canada to join Ballard Power Systems Inc., a world leader in PEM Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology, as Vice President of Human Resources/CHRO and an Executive Team member. Ballard's business focus was on the commercialization of their technology for automotive, industrial equipment, backup power, and power co-generation applications. Mr. Stickler's contributions included leadership in developing employee capabilities for achieving strategic business plans, upgrading performance management processes, stimulating employee engagement, and redefining total reward systems. In 2008, Mr. Stickler moved into the commercial electronics sector by joining AZ Electronic Materials as a Vice President of Global Human Resources/CHRO at a time when the privately-held supplier to the electronics industry was driving toward globalization of business leadership and operations. Mr. Stickler is a citizen of the United States. He has a Master's degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from St. John's University. Mr. Stickler and his wife, Bev, are relocating to Seoul, South Korea. Their sons, Nick and Ben, both live in the USA.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Lg Electronics Alabama, Inc. |
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer |
Current |
| Center for Corporate Ethics |
Vice President of Human Resources at Ballard Power Systems |
Current |
| Ballard Power Systems, Inc. |
Vice President, HR |
Current |
| The Institute for Global Ethics |
Vice President of Human Resources at Ballard Power Systems |
Current |
| The Institute for Global Ethics |
Board Chair |
Current |
| Michigan State University |
Master's Degree In Labor and Industrial Relations |
Former |
| St. John's University |
Bachelor of Science Degree In Sociology |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Carbon Management Council |
Director of Government Business Development, Ballard Power Systems |
Current |
| Ballard Power Systems, Inc. |
Director of Government Business Development |
Current |
| The National Hydrogen Association |
Secretary |
Current |
| Columbia Business School |
MBA |
Former |
| University of Maryland |
Masters In Public Policy |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ekos International |
Co-Founder |
Current |
| EkoHub |
Co-Founder |
Current |
| Ballard Power Systems, Inc. |
Consultant |
Current |
| City of Seattle Corporation |
Consultant |
Current |
| McCaw Cellular Communications, Inc. |
Vice President of New Services Development |
Former |
| LIN Broadcasting Corporation |
Vice President of New Services Development |
Former |
| Lawrence University |
Degree In Economics |
Former |
| Harvard University |
|
Former |
Mr. Bourne has been the Chair of our Board from February 2006 to present. Mr. Bourne retired from TransAlta Corporation in December 2006. He was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TransAlta Corporation (electricity generation and marketing) from 1998 to 2005. He was also President of TransAlta Power LP from 1998 to 2006.
Board Committees:
Audit
Corporate Governance
Management Development, Nominating & Compensation
Other Board Memberships: (current)
Wajax Income Fund
Wajax Limited
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Canadian Oil Sands Trust
Glenbow Museum
Calgary Philharmonic Society
The Calgary Foundation
Other Board Memberships: (past)
Purolator Courier Ltd.
TransAlta Power LP
TransAlta CoGen LP
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ballard Power Systems, Inc. |
Chair |
Current |
| Canadian Oil Sands Trust |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| TransAlta Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| TransAlta Corporation |
President |
Former |
| TransAlta Power, L.P. |
President |
Former |
| Transalta Power Limited |
President |
Former |
| TransAlta Investor Relations |
Cfo |
Former |
| TransAlta Energy Corporation |
Cfo |
Former |
| Canada Post Corporation |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| TransAlta Corporation |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| TransAlta Corporation |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| Ballard Power Systems, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| TransAlta Power, L.P. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
Dr. Park was the Chief Executive Officer of Maxtor Corporation (storage solutions and hard disk drives) from November 2004 to May 2006. From May 1998 until May 2006, Dr. Park was also the Chair of Maxtor Corporation. Dr. Park was also the Managing Director, Investment Partner and Senior Advisor, H&Q Asia Pacific (private equity investment) from November 2002 to September 2004.
Board Committees:
Management Development, Nominating & Compensation
Other Board Memberships: (current)
Seagate Technology
Smart Modular Technologies
Computer Sciences Corp.
Sand Force Inc.
American Leadership Forum
Brooks Automation, Inc.
Dr. Park was the Chief Executive Officer of Maxtor Corporation (storage solutions and hard disk drives) from November 2004 to May 2006. From May 1998 until May 2006, Dr. Park was also the Chair of Maxtor Corporation. Dr. Park was also the Managing Director, Investment Partner and Senior Advisor, H&Q Asia Pacific (private equity investment) from November 2002 to September 2004.
Board Committees:
Management Development, Nominating & Compensation
Other Board Memberships: (current)
Seagate Technology
Smart Modular Technologies
Computer Sciences Corp.
Sand Force Inc.
American Leadership Forum
Brooks Automation, Inc.
Dr. Park has been a Director since June 2004. Dr. Park was the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Maxtor Corporation, a company that manufactures hard drives and provides storage solutions, until it was acquired by Seagate Technology in May 2006. Previously he served as Managing Director, Investment Partner and Senior Adviser at H&Q Asia Pacific, a private equity firm, from November 2002 to September 2004. Dr. Park served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hynix Semiconductor, Inc., a company that manufactures semiconductor products, from March 2000 to May 2002. Dr. Park served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hynix Semiconductor America Inc., from September 1996 to February 2000. Dr. Park also previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Maxtor from February 1995 to July 1996. Dr. Park also serves on the board of Seagate Technology, Ballard Power Systems Inc., a Canadian-based public company in the fuel cells industry, Brooks Automation, Inc., a provider of automation solutions and integrated subsystems to the semiconductor industry, and Computer Sciences Corporation, a publicly-traded leading global information technology services company. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University, an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and a B.A. from Yonsei University, South Korea. Dr. Park serves as the Chairman of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and as a member of our Compensation Committee.
David Sutcliffe is a corporate director. Previously David served as Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Wireless from May 1995 through October 2005. He has over 25 years of experience in the high technology industry including assignments as President and Chief Executive Officer of Xillix Technologies Corp., as Vice-President and Business Unit Manager with Motorola Inc.'s Mobile Data Division and as Vice President and Business Unit Manager with Sydney Development Corporation.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Sierra Wireless Incorporated |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Discovery Capital Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Ballard Power Systems, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Sierra Wireless Incorporated |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Biomerge Industries Ltd. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Biomerge Industries Ltd. |
Vice President |
Former |
| Motorola, Inc. |
Vice President |
Former |
| Sierra Wireless Incorporated |
* |
Former |
| Ace Tech, Inc. |
Chairman |
Former |
| Sierra Wireless Incorporated |
Chairman |
Former |
| Cata |
Director |
Former |
Mr. Whitehead is the Chair of the Board of Finning International Inc. Previously he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Finning International Inc. (heavy equipment reseller) from April 2000 to May 2008.
Board Committees:
Audit
Other Board Memberships: (current)
Inmet Mining Corporation
International Forest Products Inc.
Belkorp Enterprises Ltd.
Finning International Inc.
Other Board Memberships: (past)
Terasen Inc.
British Columbia Pulp and Paper Employee Relations Forum
Canadian Pulp and Paper Association
Finlay Forest Industries Inc.
Fletcher Challenge Canada Ltd.
TimberWest Forest Ltd.
Kinder Morgan Inc.
Conference Board of Canada
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Symcor, Inc. |
CEO |
Current |
| Ballard Power Systems, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| International Business Machines Corporation |
General Manager |
Former |
Dr. Sinclair is the Executive Director of the World Centre for Digital Media since May 2006. Dr. Sinclair was the Chair of the Canada Telecom Policy Review Panel, and a Strategic Management Consultant since October 2004. Also, Dr. Sinclair was the General Manager of MSN Canada (internet services) from September 2002 to October 2004, and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of NCompass Labs, an Internet content management company acquired by Microsoft in 2001.
Board Committees:
Corporate Governance
Management Development, Nominating & Compensation
Other Board Memberships: (current)
TSX Group
Canadian Foundation for Innovation
Genome BC
Other Board Memberships: (past)
Telus Corporation
BC Telecom
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Dr. Berg is professor at USC and a member of the Board of Directors of Ballard Power Systems, a Canadian fuel cell developer. He helped establish some of the most stringent environmental measures in the world while serving on the executive board of South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). He established the Technology Advancement Office (TAO) at SCAQMD, which funds antipollution technology.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| NewPage Corporation |
CEO |
Current |
| Frank Parsons Paper Company, Inc. |
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| NewPage Corporation |
Chairman |
Current |
| United Rentals, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| BlueLinx Holdings Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Ballard Power Systems, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Louisiana-Pacific Corporation |
chief executive officer |
Former |
| International Paper Company |
executive vice president of distribution |
Former |
| Louisiana-Pacific Corporation |
chairman |
Former |
| International Paper Company |
Director |
Former |
| Washington State University |
Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry |
Former |
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