Murray J. Stewart

Dr. Murray J. Stewart

President
Energy Council of Canada

In addition to having responsibility for day-to-day management and administration of the Energy Council, Dr. Stewart has prime responsibility for government relations in Ottawa. He also manages the Energy Council's relations with the World Energy Council headquarters in London, England and its sister organizations in the U.S. and Mexico, and provides "added value" and improved communications for members. In general, his role is to continue making the Council a more effective organization on behalf of Canada’s energy industry.

Previously, Dr. Stewart was President & CEO of ITER Canada, a non-profit entity established in 1997 with members from industry, governments, labour and universities, committed to locating the ITER fusion energy research and development project in Canada. Prior to this he was ITER Canada’s Managing Director and the leader of the preparation of the Canadian Bid for the multi-billion dollar ITER project.

Dr. Stewart is also President of Stewart Advantage Consultants Inc., a Canadian based consulting firm with a focus on energy and the environment, specializing in strategic and operational planning; marketing; business assessment; business development; organization restructuring; and the implementation of the associated plans. Project experience has also included acquisitions and technology license agreements in Canada and the United States, as well as Asia and Europe.

Before founding Stewart Advantage, Dr. Stewart was President and Chief Executive Officer of James Howden North America, a major supplier of equipment and services to the North American power generation, mining and construction sectors. Prior to that he was a Vice President with General Electric in Canada, as the General Manager responsible for various businesses including: Aerospace, Aircraft Engines, Large Motors, Drive Systems and Plastics.

Dr. Stewart was also a director of the Canadian Nuclear Association from 1989 to 1999, was elected as its Chairman in 1995, and then elected President and CEO from 1996 to 1999. During this period Dr. Stewart was also a Director of the Energy Council of Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Society.

He started his professional career with the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources of the Government of Canada in Ottawa. His experience included metallurgical research, project management and ultimately policy development. He has published a number of scientific and technical papers, including works on nuclear reactor materials.

He is a registered Professional Engineer (Mechanical) with a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. He is a member of the American Society for Metals, Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Professional Engineers Ontario, the Canadian Nuclear Society, and an Associate of the Canadian Electricity Association.