Profile
Nayem Baig
Nayem Baig is a resilient and creative leader in the energy sector with a proven track record of steering organizations to success across various jurisdictions. With extensive experience in traditional and greenfield energy markets, Nayem has successfully managed an energy portfolio exceeding $1 billion in power assets. His expertise spans asset management, transportation, storage, natural gas trading, and energy management advisory services.
Nayem leads the development and execution of origination, structuring, trading and marketing strategies for 3nergy’s clients. His strategic initiatives include structuring asset management and procurement strategies to manage financial and operational exposures for clients. Previously, he was instrumental in developing gas trading and marketing strategies across Canada.
Wahid Choudhury
Wahid Choudhury brings over 20 years of expertise in software development, steering innovative solutions across multiple industries, including regulatory compliance, eCommerce, legal services, and computer gaming. As a visionary entrepreneur, Wahid has founded and led several successful software companies, demonstrating a unique blend of technical acumen and strategic business insight.
In 2004, Wahid established Kaz Software, which has grown into a thriving organization with a team of 100+ professionals. Under his leadership, Kaz Software has delivered over 250 software projects to clients worldwide, earning a reputation for excellence and reliability.
Wahid’s experience spans working closely with numerous startups, guiding them through every stage of technical and business development. His academic foundation includes a master’s degree in Computational Physics from King’s College, University of London, which complements his deep technical expertise. Before founding Kaz Software, he honed his skills in various software development roles across leading technology companies.
David Butters
Dave is a strategic leader with over two decades of expertise in stakeholder engagement and advocacy within Ontario’s energy sector. As the President & CEO of the Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO) from 2004 to 2024, David has been at the forefront of representing major power producers, championing stakeholder policies, and driving organizational transformation.
Dave's career highlights include directing APPrO’s involvement in significant regulatory consultations and hearings with the OEB and the NEB (now the CER), and advocating for a number of IESO procurement and market issues, including the market renewal project. His tenure at Hill & Knowlton Canada as Vice President of Public Affairs saw him providing pivotal public affairs counsel and spearheading initiatives that significantly influenced client energy concerns.
His profound impact on the energy sector is marked by his adeptness at building consensus, influencing policy, and enhancing stakeholder communication across various platforms.
Gordon Potts
Gord is a seasoned professional engineer and project development executive with over 30 years of expertise in designing and delivering large-scale, custom-engineered projects for both domestic and international markets. Gord posses’ exceptional communication and negotiation skills, which have consistently driven the successful execution of complex initiatives. His key accomplishments include spearheading the development of over 1,500 MW of renewable energy projects, including 160 MW of wind energy that have reached full commercial operation.