Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with John Kousinioris, President and CEO of TransAlta Corporation and a respected voice in Canada’s energy sector.
With a career spanning law, growth strategy, and executive leadership, John brings over a decade of experience at TransAlta, one of Canada’s largest electricity generation companies. Since joining in 2012, he has held key roles including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Growth Officer, before taking the helm as CEO in 2021.
John’s insights go beyond business strategy—he’s deeply committed to community and education. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Governors at Bow Valley College and sits on the boards of the Calgary Stampede Foundation, Axis Connects, and both the Business Council of Alberta and the Business Council of Canada.
This Lunch with a Leader offers an intimate setting to learn from John’s journey, gain perspective on leadership in dynamic industries, and engage in meaningful conversation with Calgary’s professional community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and expand your network.
- Date: May 9, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MST
- Location: Calgary Petroleum Club
- Cost: $50 + fees and GST
New Lunch With A Leader Registration Process
Due to high demand, we’ve introduced a new registration process to ensure fairness and maximize participation:
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- Complete the registration form (button below).
- Attendees will be selected based on availability.
- Completing the form does not guarantee a spot.
- If selected, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Axis Connects with instructions to purchase your ticket.
- Once you’ve purchased your ticket, your spot is officially secured!
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Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to gain insights into corporate leadership, governance, and mentorship from one of Calgary’s most respected leaders!
About John Kousinioris
John Kousinioris has served as the President and CEO of TransAlta Corporation since 2021 and has been with the company since 2012. Prior to stepping into this role, he has held several leadership positions at TransAlta including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Growth Officer and Chief Legal Compliance Officer.
TransAlta is one of Canada’s largest publicly traded electricity generation companies, with over 113 years of experience operating hydro, wind, solar, gas and storage facilities across five provinces in Canada, the United States and Western Australia.
John holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Ivey Business School, an MBA from York University, a Law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. Beyond his role at TransAlta, he is the Chair of the Board of Governors at Bow Valley College, a Director on the Calgary Stampede Foundation Board, a director on the Axis Connects Board, and is a member of the Business Councils of Canada and Alberta.