– TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS – FortisTCI Limited, the electric utility company in the Turks and Caicos Islands, announced on Friday, June 26, the selection of Ruth Forbes as President and CEO, with effect from August 2, 2020.
Mrs. Forbes, a native of the Turks and Caicos Islands, becomes the first woman to lead the company and is currently one of the few women at the head of a Caribbean utility.
Mrs. Forbes will succeed Eddinton Powell, who has lead FortisTCI for the past 13 years. Mr. Powell will retire as President and CEO from August 1, 2020 and will transition into the role of Strategic Advisor through the end of this year, reporting to the Board of Directors. Mr. Powell will also remain a Director on the Board until that time.
“On behalf of all employees and the Board of Directors, I want to congratulate Ruth Forbes on her appointment. Ruth brings tremendous experience and personal acumen to this important position, as well as strong connections to the communities on the islands,” said Gary Smith, Board Chair.
He added: “I also wish to thank Eddinton Powell for his contribution to the electricity sector in the Turks and Caicos Islands and wish him well in his retirement.”
Barry Perry, President and CEO, Fortis Inc., said, “Ruth’s insights and vision for the company and its customers are admirable and I am confident that she will continue to advance FortisTCI as an innovative and sustainable energy leader in the Caribbean. I extend my congratulations to Ruth, as well as my thanks to Eddinton for leading the progressive transformation of the electricity sector in the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
About Ruth Forbes
Mrs. Forbes joined FortisTCI in 2006 and currently serves as SVP of Corporate Services and CFO, where she oversees the finance, supply chain, customer service, communications, legal and human resources functions. Prior to joining FortisTCI, Mrs. Forbes worked as a Senior Auditor at PWC (formerly PriceWaterhouseCoopers). She has a Diploma in Business Administration (Honors) from the University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Barry University, Florida. She is also a Certified Management Accountant.
Mrs. Forbes commented, “I am pleased to have been selected as Mr. Powell’s successor. I am also thankful to the Board of Directors and Fortis Inc. for their confidence in my ability, and to Mr. Powell for his leadership. Our company is respected as a trailblazing utility both regionally and internationally. In my new role, I will continue our drive toward excellence with the FortisTCI team, while bringing value to our stakeholders. I must also acknowledge and thank my family for their unwavering support.”
About FortisTCI
FortisTCI Limited is the public electricity supplier in Turks and Caicos, serving the islands of Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos, East Caicos, and the adjacent Cays. Turks and Caicos Utility Limited, purchased by FortisTCI in August 2012, delivers electricity on the Islands of Grand Turk and Salt Cay. Together, the two companies have more than 15,000 customers, an aggregate diesel-fired generating capacity of approximately 90.7 megawatts, and 1MW of grid-tied roof-top distributed solar PV.
For more information: https://www.fortistci.com
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