Province announces new Hydro board chairman

The Manitoba government has appointed a new chairman to Manitoba Hydro’s board of directors in the wake of a resignation.

Ben Graham resigned abruptly last week, the Free Press reported Sunday. The province said in a news release Tuesday that James Wilson, who had been vice-chairman, will replace Graham, becoming the first Indigenous person to lead the Crown corporation’s board.

Nicole Chabot, who was already on Hydro’s board of directors, is now vice-chairwoman.

The province also announced new appointments to Efficiency Manitoba’s board. Duane Nicol was named chairman, replacing Jeanette Montufar. Cindy Choy was named vice-chairwoman. Leilani Esteban Villarba has been appointed as a new member of that board.