Daniel Dumas

Experience

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  Hydro Québec

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1999

  Project Director & Other positions

  HQI Director: As Project Director, identify investment opportunities, evaluation of market potential, commercial viability as well as fiscal, legal and regulatory frameworks. Role included leading and coordinating multidisciplinary team. Investment analysis and project development, negotiation of transactions. Worked on the development or acquisition of hydropower and gas projects in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Croatia, Slovakia and Costa Rica. Vice-Président, HQ-Trigen Energy Services: As part of HQ US, developed and became vice-president of a joint venture with Trigen (subsidiary of La Lyonnaise des Eaux). Part of the management committee. Was also part of the partnership with Consolidated Gas for the development and the operations of the first 24-hours trading desk in the PJM market. HQI, Manager Project Finance: Performed feasibility and studies of international projects. Valuation of companies in view of acquisition or participation. Among others, performed a formal valuation of the U.S. largest hydropower producer, prepared an offer to the seller and structured a refinancing plan. . HQ, Senior Economist: As chief economist of the Non-Utility Generation department, was responsible for the development, and management of a program that led to the commissioning of fifty hydropower plants, the signature of half a dozen cogeneration projects as well as the development of wind-power, biomass and biogas projects. Actively participated in contract negotiations. HQ, Senior Advisor, Financial Planning: Participated in the assessment of various HQ’s strategic and financial issues. Review of Hydro-Québec's financial policy and participation to committees on alternative financing sources, financial criteria and comparative analysis with others utilities. part of the negotiation team with regards to the Churchill Falls contract. Performed a thorough assessment and sensitivity analysis of risks related to exchange and interest rates, low hydrology, inflation, etc. Show less

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  World Energy Council

  Jan 1999 - Mar 2001

  Director

  Management of WEC’s work program which comprised a dozen projects on various topics such as global and regional energy issues related to oil & gas, energy markets liberalisation, investments and privatisation, advanced energy technologies, regulation, pool creation and electricity trading mechanisms. While reporting directly to WEC’s Secretary General, Daniel represented the organization to governments and companies’ high officials and was active in business development including relations with Member Committees. His works on these projects has led to the publication of many major WEC reports such as: “Pricing Energy in developing countries” and “Energy Markets in Transition – The Latin American Experience”. Daniel also actively participated in various other WEC projects such as: “Energy Technologies for the 21st Century”. Show less

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  SNC-Lavalin

  Dec 2001 - Aug 2005

  Team Leader, Intitutional Reforms - Energy Sector Management & Restructuring

  Within SNC's Energy Sector Restructruing & Management group, lead the Institutional Reforms team within the Consortium SEETEC. Responsible for the preparation of energy strategy and policies, institutional reform and privatisation strategy in South Eastern Europe. Responsibilities include review of relevant legal and regulatory framework, elaboration of a privatisation approach and methodology, advising on the preparation for sale, asset valuation and structuring of the divestiture. Assist in the development of a regional energy market in the Balkans and in the development of market rules. Provide advices on the institutional structure including on role and functions of a Transmission, System and Market operators. Negotiations with the local stakeholders Show less

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  Commonwealth Secretariat

  Sept 2005 - Nov 2012

  Head, Economic & Legal Section,

  Daniel led the Secretariat's Economic & Legal Section, a group that that has been providing assistance in Trade Law, Capital Markets, Competition Policy, Maritime Boundaries and in Natural Resources to Commonwealth Countries for over 25 years. Responsible for strategic planning and business development of the Section, Daniel frequently interacts with high-level governments officials and other international organizations. His work focuses on reform of regulatory environments in Commonwealth countries to encourage increased investment, private-sector development and on transaction related issues.Represents the organization in various conferences and forums. Author of various publications such as in Mining Environmental Magazine, co-author of a report on Mining Taxation with the International Council on Mining & Metals as well as author of a publication entitled “Transforming Society through the extractive industries” Show less

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  International Monetary Fund

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2014

  Senior Advisor

  Within the scope of the IMF's Natural Resources Wealth Trust Fund, Daniel assists Governments in the management of their Natural Resources. Provide advices at the ministerial level on Energy and Mining development policy, legal and regulatory frameworks and fiscal regimes.Worked on the reform of the extractive industry framework in Kenya (both for oil & gas and mining), led projects as Mission Chief in Malawi and Haiti (both mining). Has also performed analysis and review of mining policy (Zimbabwe) mining laws and mining contracts in Surinam, Mali and Kenya among others. As Mission Chief, led teams performing high-level intervention in various countries. Show less

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  Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI)

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  Executive Director

  Responsible for the successful leadership and development of the Institute reporting directly to the Board. Role is to establish the Institute as a world‐class centre for expertise in improving and strengthening resource governance, policy and overall regulatory environment. Provides strategic oversight of development and implementation of large-scale international programs as well as on strategic and long‐term planning and issues. Implements processes and risk management policies and procedures. Recommends policies and operational procedures with budgetary oversight of an annual budget of $8M. Formulates and recommends strategic and annual plans that articulate goals, actions and metrics for success. Ensures an effective organizational structure that fosters a productive work environment for staff. Responsible for internal governance as well as financial and administrative management. Show less

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  Paradoxum Consulting

  Jul 2015 - now

  Managing Director

  Mission focuses on review and development of petroleum, mining & energy policy and frameworks, financial & economic analysis, review of fiscal regimes, legislation & contracts and a spectrum of regulatory issues. • GABON:Competitiveness of the Mining Sector: Mission Chief for a project that comprises of a comparative analysis of Gabon mining sector. • COMMONWEALTH: Hydrogen, Carbon Pricing & Energy Transition: Overview of the hydrogen industry and potential impact and implications for Commonwealth oil & gas producing countries. • CONGO: Project Director for a project that covers review of fiscal regime, international comparation of PSCs, modelling of licenses, analysis of costs & oil sales. • KENYA: Review of the mining framework, especially the mining taxation regime. Mandate included comparative global take and tax instrument analysis and fiscal regime optimization. • CANADA: Project Director, providing advices on optimizing benefits from a major LNG project that included economic value-chain analysis. Recommendations on benefit participation options. • BURUNDI: Head of Mission performing an analysis of the mining regulatory frameworks, review of the organizational responsibilities of ministries and identification of gaps• MOZAMBIQUE: Assessment of structuring and financing options for a major LNG project. • NIGER: Project Director, review of the legal, fiscal and commercial frameworks of the mining & oil sectors as well as developing a capacity-building plan. • FRENCH AFRICA: Adviser with SAIs developing the tools for the proper monitoring and auditing of the extractive sector. Delivered training on Fiscal issues, Mining Codes & Contracts, etc.• MONGOLIA: Strategic Revenue Management leader: Role includes policy development for the establishment of a SWF,revenue optimization as well as policy implementation and coordination Show less