Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> December 27, 1999
STEPHEN J. WUORI became President of Enbridge Pipelines Inc., and
Lakehead Pipe Line Partners, V.P., in 1997. He is also President of
Enbridge (U.S.) Inc., Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc., Enbridge Pipelines
(Athabasca) Inc., and Chairman of Enbridge Pipelines (Saskatchewan) Inc.
In these positions, Mr. Wuori is responsible for ensuring that the
company's extensive crude oil and liquids pipeline operations continue
to deliver cost-effective, reliable and efficient service to North
American customers. Formerly Vice President, Operations at
Interprovincial Pipeline Inc. (now Enbridge Pipelines Inc.), he has
worked within the Enbridge family of companies since 1980. He held
several positions of increasing scope and responsibility with Lakehead
Pipe LIne Company in the United States, including roles in district
management, operations, project management and pipeline engineering. Mr.
Wuori is actively involved in professional and community programs and
projects. He is a member of the board of the Canadian Energy Pipeline
Association, a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the
Canada Conference Board Operating Council on Business Excellence, the
American Association of Oil Pipelines, the American Petroleum Institute
Committee on Pipelines, and the Colleagues of Grant MacEwan College in
Edmonton. He serves as a Governor of the Northern District of Junior
Achievement, a Governor of the Edmonton Concert Hall Foundation, and
chaired the Major Way of Edmonton campaign. Mr. Wuori holds a Bachelor
of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological
University. Profile
background summary on the company. Then, in that context, what do you
see as your business and company today.
Mr. Wuori: The
