CALGARY, Nov. 13, 2018 /CNW/ - TransAlta Corporation
("TransAlta" or the "Company") (TSX: TA, NYSE: TAC) today announced
the appointment of Christophe Dehout to Chief Financial Officer.
Effective immediately, he will replace Brett Gellner, who will continue to serve as
Chief Strategy and Investment Officer of TransAlta.
Mr. Dehout brings broad experience in power generation and
extensive knowledge of capital markets, mergers and acquisitions,
corporate finance and corporate transformations. Most recently Mr.
Dehout was at Engie SA as Project Director and Deputy Head of
Performance and Group Transformation where he contributed to the
successful closing of the transfer of Engie's LNG division to Total
SA. Prior to that, Mr. Dehout held increasingly senior roles at
Engie where he saw first-hand the conversion of coal and gas power
generation to renewables.
"We are excited that Christophe has joined the TransAlta team as
our new Chief Financial Officer," said Dawn
Farrell, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Christophe
brings extensive financial and strategic experience. This, combined
with his deep knowledge of the global power market will be pivotal
as we transform the company and transition to clean power by
2025."
About TransAlta Corporation
TransAlta owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of
electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United
States and Australia with a
focus on long-term shareholder value. We provide municipalities,
medium and large industries, businesses and utility customers
clean, affordable, energy efficient, and reliable power. Today, we
are one of Canada's largest
producers of wind power and Alberta's largest producer of hydro-electric
power. For over 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible
operator and a proud community-member where its employees work and
live. TransAlta aligns its corporate goals with the UN Sustainable
Development Goals and we have been recognized by CDP (formerly
Climate Disclosure Project) as an industry leader on Climate Change
Management. We are also proud to have achieved the Silver level PAR
(Progressive Aboriginal Relations) designation by the Canadian
Council for Aboriginal Business.
For more information about TransAlta, visit our web site at
transalta.com.
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