Diane McSherry, MBA, CPA,CGA

Experience

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  J Sainsbury Plc

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1985

  Manager - various

  Managed capital accounting staff of 24 and undertook various internal audit assignments.

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  Price Waterhouse Management Consultants

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

  Senior Consultant

  Undertook various consulting assignments for variety of multinational companies

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  BC Hydro

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

  Senior Manager - various positions

  Team member for negotiation of a joint venture company between BC Hydro and Asea Brown Boveri for large electrical apparatus repair facility. Led start-up activities and subsequently managed company wind-up following change in market conditions.Negotiated trades union collective agreement, which included innovative gain sharing agreement based on productivity savings.Managed shop operations for Switchgear, Distribution Equipment and Oil Processing business units (30-40 staff). Staff included union members, technical, managerial and clerical staff. Managed professional teams in finance and business development & launched new community based investment program.Participated in negotiation of Turbine Generator Partnership Agreement with General Electric and subsequently administered $150 million Industrial Benefits agreement. Show less

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  Rayner Management Solutions Inc.

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2003

  Director

  Set up independent consulting company specializing in Planning, Finance and Business Process Improvement. Advised and assisted negotiations for the separation of the BC Hydro “Transmission Line of Business” and creation of a new crown corporation, BC Transmission Corporation.Conducted business process improvement projects for Telus Mobility, BC Hydro and BC Gas that resulted in implementation of new processes and systems.Reviewed business unit strategies, including feasibility of marketing new services for BC Hydro, Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Show less

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  Electrical Industry Training Institute

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  General Manager

  Restructured operations and managed business turnaround that resulted in return to profit within one year. Accountable for all business activities, achieved positive bottom line in difficult market conditions. Launched Youth and Aboriginal Youth trade education programs.

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  BC Transmission Corporation

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Manager, Supply Chain

  Responsible for establishment of supply chain and facility management functions to manage capital and operating expenditure of $450 million per annum. Successfully led complex negotiations for multiple Service and Protocol Agreements with BC Hydro worth over $200m per annum.Implemented new business processes and systems to meet the business challenges arising from a significant growth in capital expenditures including the establishment of Strategic Sourcing function and Aboriginal Business Development Program. Accountable for Accenture Business Services (ABS) Outsourcing relationship, including the renegotiation of the agreements with ABS and BC Hydro.Acquired new office space to meet growing demand and completed build-out on time and within budget. Show less

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  BC Hydro

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2015

  Project Director for John Hart Generating Replacement Project (`$1 billion) and Ruskin Powerhouse and Dam Upgrade Project (`$700 million).Successfully led John Hart and Ruskin projects through regulatory, first nation's consultations, stakeholder engagement and board approvals into construction including execution of contracts for civil works and powerhouse. Both project approved by BC Utilities Commission.Responsible for development and execution of first P3 contact (John Hart) in Hydroelectric Sector in North America. Show less Directed multidisciplined project delivery group to deliver a portfolio of 200+ hydroelectric generation projects exceeding $6 billion. Dedicated professional project management resources supplemented by engineering, environmental, health and safety and aboriginal functional groups. Projects included Aberfeldie Redevelopment, Coquitlam Dam, Revelstoke Unit 5, Mica 5/6, Mica Gas Insulated Switchgear Replacement, Spillway Gate Program, Fort Nelson Upgrade, major component replacement projects (turbine, transformer & stator) at GMS, Mica and Peace Canyon generating stations.Expanded project management and project services capability with addition of internal and external resources to address growing capital program. Formalized gate governance process.Established partnership with global engineering firm, MWH to provide project management services for major projects and enhance existing practices and processes. Work completed under the partnership was leveraged by BC Hydro in developing new Project Portfolio Management (PPM) practices. Show less

  • Project Director

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  • Director, Generation Project Delivery

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
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  BC Hydro

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2022

  Led transition of Site C Clean Energy Project (S10 billion) from regulatory phase to construction phase. Managed multidisciplined team of 500 professional and construction staff and over 2,500 contract workers. Transition activities included award of major construction contracts of $4.5 billion, property acquisition, obtaining necessary construction permits and authorizations, finalizing Impact Benefit Agreements with First Nations, Community Agreements, reporting to regulatory agencies, project management, engineering, and construction activities. Show less

  • Utility Executive & Senior Manager

    Apr 2007 - Jan 2022

  • Vice President Projects

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Vice President Site C Clean Energy Project

    Apr 2015 - Mar 2018