Steve Sousa leads Spark Power as Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than 25 years of executive experience across Canada’s energy and utilities sectors. Known for his strategic vision and ability to align teams, Steve drives Spark’s focus on operational excellence, commercial growth, and reliable, sustainable power solutions.
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Cody Zaitsoff, Chief Financial Officer
Cody is Spark Power’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Cody is an experienced leader with a background in field engineering and system design services, Cody is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, including planning, risk management, and reporting.
Nice to meet you!Ali Assaf, Chief Commercial Officer
Ali is the Chief Commercial Officer, Technical Services at Spark Power. With global expertise in power generation, transmission, and decarbonization, he excels in project execution and stakeholder engagement. Ali is a results driven leader, responsible for driving commercial exellence in our Technical Services division.
Nice to meet you!Peter Rizos Senior Director, Health, Safety and Environment
Peter Rizos is the Senior Director, Health, Safety and Environment at Spark Power. He brings extensive experience leading safety programs, regulatory compliance, and environmental initiatives across complex, high-risk operations. Peter works closely with leadership and field teams to strengthen safety culture, ensure accountability, and support operational excellence across the organization.
Nice to meet you!Bill Richardson, Vice President of Renewables
Bill Richardson is the Vice President of Renewables at Spark Power, bringing over 16 years of extensive experience in the solar industry, distinguished by his ability to grow strong businesses and build dynamic teams. He most recently served as the CEO of Sounder Solutions, where he provided consulting services to the renewable energy sector, specializing in engineering, design, troubleshooting, and QA/QC services.
Nice to meet you!Paul Demarco, Director of Risk Compliance, and Legal
Paul Demarco is the Director of Risk, Compliance, and Legal at Spark Power, offering solutions-oriented legal advice to teams across the company. Before joining Spark Power, Paul practiced law, focusing on corporate mergers and acquisitions, business risk management, and commercial real estate. He holds a Juris Doctor from Western University and is a Barrister & Solicitor in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
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