Fortis Inc. appointed Gary Smith to the position of Executive Vice President, Operations and Innovation effective January 1, 2022. Smith is currently Executive Vice President, Eastern Canadian and Caribbean Operations. Gary will lead innovation priorities and build on work to foster an innovative culture throughout the Fortis group of companies. He will continue to provide oversight to Eastern Canadian and Caribbean operations, as well as provide leadership in key areas such as safety, reliability, and capital investment across the entire organization. Gary will also oversee the corporation's cybersecurity and technology functions. Smith is a team player and industry leader, most recently being recognized as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and one of Canada's Best Executives by the Globe and Mail.