Emera Inc. announced the appointment of Paula Gold-Williams and Ian Robertson to Emera's Board of Directors. Ms. Gold-Williams spent much of her career with CPS Energy, the municipally-owned energy company in the U.S. She was President and Chief Executive Officer until her retirement earlier this year, previously serving as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. Robertson currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Genesis group of special purpose acquisition companies focused on identifying and acquiring energy transition businesses that demonstrate strong sustainability and ESG alignment.

Both Mr. Robertson and Ms. Gold-Williams have been active members of their respective communities and have broad director experience. Ms. Gold-Williams previously served on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas—San Antonio Branch and is former director and Chair of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Currently, she is board Treasurer of EPIcenter, an organization that supports entrepreneurship, innovation, and market expansion in the energy sector.

She is also Chair of the board of the Keystone Policy Center.