Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Honoree
2020
Vice President, Distribution
Hydro One
Lyla is accountable for the safe and reliable delivery of electricity at Hydro One, serving 1.4 million customers in the province of Ontario. She leads a team of 3,500 employees and oversees more than $7 billion in assets. A passionate and energetic leader, Lyla has 16 years of experience at Hydro One, and brings a wealth of knowledge in the electricity distribution business. Under her leadership her team is modernizing the electricity system in Ontario through improved system design and the use of technology. Lyla is also dedicated to putting people first. She has served on multiple boards of directors, most recently focusing on affordable day-care services and she is the executive lead for Pride One, a group that supports Hydro One’s LGBTQ2S+ employees and allies. She is a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario and holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ottawa. Lyla was recently promoted to Chief Safety Officer at Hydro One.
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