Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> August 6, 2014

Interview with the President and CEO: TransAlta Corporation (TAC)

Farrell, Dawn
Dawn Farrell became President and CEO of TransAlta Corporation on January 2, 2012. Mrs. Farrell has over 29 years of experience in the electric energy industry, holding roles at TransAlta and BC Hydro. Mrs. Farrell sits on the board of directors of The Conference Board of Canada, the Canadian Council of Chief Executives and the Calgary Stampede. Her past boards include the Mount Royal College Board of Governors, Fording Coal Income Fund, New Relationship Trust Fund, Mount Royal College Foundation and Vision Quest Windelectric. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in finance and a master’s degree in economics from the University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta. Mrs. Farrell has also attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University — Cambridge, Massachusetts. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a brief introduction to TransAlta, including some highlights from the company's history and a short overview of your current operations?

Mrs. Farrell: