CEATI International Announces New CEO

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire CEATI International Announces New CEOAuthor of the article:Energy industry veteran James Wagstaff named chief executive officer; Alex Johnston to remain through year-end to support the transitionTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountMONTREAL, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CEATI International, a leading research collaborative for the utility industry, today announced the appointment of James Wagstaff as chief executive officer, effective immediately, following an extensive search. Wagstaff succeeds Alex Johnston, who has led CEATI since 2021. Johnston will remain with the organization through the end of 2026, working closely with Wagstaff and the executive team to ensure a smooth transition.“Helping CEATI build a world-class delivery team and modernize its operations has been incredibly rewarding and I am grateful for the opportunity to have supported some of the world’s leading utilities in their own modernization efforts over that time. But I believe CEATI’s next chapter is best led by someone with deep roots in the energy industry and firsthand understanding of the engineering, regulatory and operational challenges our members face – and James is that leader,” said Alex Johnston, outgoing chief executive officer of CEATI International.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againOver the past five years under Johnston’s leadership, CEATI International has strengthened its team, modernized its operations, and invested in new products and improvements to its programs and events. Johnston has substantially improved how utilities access and derive value from CEATI’s technical programs and deep dataset of industry research and insights.Wagstaff brings to CEATI extensive experience in the energy and utilities sector with nearly two decades of industry leadership. Most recently, he was an executive with Raptor Maps where he spearheaded the company’s technology offerings for utility-scale solar. Before that, he served as an executive at PowerAdvocate bringing supply chain and benchmarking solutions to utilities and helping guide the company through an integration with Wood Mackenzie. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.“Throughout its impressive history, CEATI has been the industry’s premier source of highly trusted insights, and I’m honored to be joining the company to help expand its reach and impact,” said James Wagstaff, chief executive officer of CEATI International. “There has never been a time as dynamic, complicated, or demanding for the utility industry at large and the trust, technical rigor, and collaboration that CEATI brings to members makes our work central to some of the largest questions in the energy economy.”About CEATI InternationalCEATI is a network-based research and advisory firm driving collaborative innovation in the electric utility sector. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, CEATI connects over 200 global utilities and leading technical experts through a robust, member-driven platform to address their most pressing challenges in energy generation, transmission, and distribution.CEATI’s 21 specialized Member Programs deliver mission-critical value through peer-to-peer engagement, benchmarking, technical research, training, and live events. Through a shared-cost model, member utilities benefit from powerful network effects and have a direct voice in shaping the research, services, and solutions CEATI delivers.Learn more at www.ceati.com.Danielle McKayCEATI Internationaldanielle.mckay@ceati.com905 808 7230This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.