From TCI Weekly News

FORTISTCI president and CEO Eddinton Powell will retire from the company after serving for 13 years on August 1.

He will be succeeded by Ruth Forbes, senior vice president of corporate services and chief financial officer.

The announcement was made on Friday, June 26, by Gary Smith, chair of the board of directors of FortisTCI.
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On behalf of all employees and the board of directors, I want to congratulate Ruth Forbes on her appointment,” he said.

“Ruth brings tremendous experience and personal acumen to this important position, as well as strong connections to the communities on the Islands.

“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.”

Powell joined FortisTCI in 2007 as president and CEO after serving as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC) in the Cayman Islands, a Fortis company.

He began his career in the utility sector at CUC in 1982 and currently serves as chairman of the board of Caribbean Electric Utilities Corporation, and will continue in that role until December 2020.

Powell will transition into the role of strategic advisor for FortisTCI until the end of this year, reporting to the board of directors. He will also remain a director on the board until that time. 

He said: “It has been an honour to serve as the CEO of FortisTCI for the last 13 years. My love and respect for the Turks and Caicos Islands are deep and abiding.
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As I move into a new phase of my life, I leave behind a strong company and a talented team that will achieve great things.

“I know that Ruth will do well in her new role, and I wish her all the very best on her journey.”

Ruth Forbes from North Caicos joined FortisTCI in 2006, and currently serves as senior vice president of corporate services and chief financial officer.

She oversees the finance, customer service, communications and human resources functions. 

Prior to joining FortisTCI, Forbes worked as a senior auditor at PWC (formerly PriceWaterhouseCoopers).

She has a Diploma in Business Administration (Honours) from University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Barry University, Florida. 

She is also a certified management accountant (CMA).

In a company press release, Forbes said she was pleased to have been selected as 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.”

Barry Perry, president and CEO of Fortis Inc, said Forbes’ insights and vision for the company and its customers are admirable.

“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.”

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