Scott Thon

Mr. Thon, 56, has served as AltaLink's president and CEO since 2002. For over 30 years he has held a variety of senior positions in the electricity industry, from operations and engineering to market design and financial management.

Mr. Thon is the current Chair of the Canadian Electricity Association’s Board of Directors. He sits on the boards of Alberta Blue Cross, the Calgary Stampede Foundation and acted as Vice-Chair for the Calgary Bid Exploration Committee. Mr. Thon is also Chair of Northview Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust and a trustee with the Canadian Athletic Foundation.

In 2013, Bow Valley College awarded Mr. Thon their Distinguished Citizen Award honouring his commitment to the College. In 2011, Mr. Thon was recognized by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce for his business and community leadership with the Sherrold Moore Award. In 2005, The Government of Alberta presented Mr. Thon with the Alberta Centennial Medal in recognition of outstanding service to the people and province of Alberta.