Merran Smith

President, New Economy Canada

Merran Smith is President of New Economy Canada, bringing decades of leadership and partnership with industry, government, and civil society to create economic solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. She is broadly recognized as a fearless advocate and national thought leader in advancing Canada’s clean economy, with career highlights including founding Clean Energy Canada and her leadership in the landmark Great Bear Rainforest agreement.

Merran is an active board member of BC Hydro, a leading Canadian renewable electricity utility serving over five million British Columbians. She has won numerous awards for her leadership in the clean economy, including most recently the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal awarded to a diverse group of individuals who have made significant contributions to British Columbia.

 

Speaker Sessions

Plenary – At the Forefront: Women Leading the Charge

  • Reaching Destination Net Zero
  • Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Corporate Governance
Session Date
Tuesday, Feb 11 2025 | 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM
Featuring
Catherine McKenna Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Climate & Nature Solutions
Barbara Zvan President and CEO, University Pension Plan (UPP)
Merran Smith President, New Economy Canada