Christopher Kerr
About Christopher Kerr
Christopher Kerr serves as the Manager of Performance Analytics & Reporting at the Ontario Energy Board, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in the energy sector, having held various roles at Toronto Hydro and CAMI Automotive Inc., and possesses a strong educational background in engineering and finance.
Current Role at Ontario Energy Board
Christopher Kerr serves as the Manager of Performance Analytics & Reporting at the Ontario Energy Board. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization by leading performance analytics initiatives. His role involves overseeing the development and implementation of performance metrics that align with the board's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Toronto Hydro
Before joining the Ontario Energy Board, Christopher Kerr worked at Toronto Hydro in various capacities. He served as the Asset Management Lead for five years, focusing on enterprise resource planning. Additionally, he held positions as Supervisor of Long Term Strategy & Planning and Supervisor of Capital Planning, where he contributed to strategic initiatives and capital investment planning.
Educational Background
Christopher Kerr has a solid educational foundation in engineering and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc.) in Electrical Engineering from The University of Western Ontario. He furthered his education at Wharton Executive Education, specializing in Accounting and Finance, and achieved Financial Analytics. Additionally, he completed a program at the Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI) in Financial Modeling & Valuation.
Achievements in Performance Analytics
In his current role, Christopher Kerr has led the development of a new performance benchmarking framework for electric distributors. This initiative involved statistical model development and engagement with industry stakeholders. He also transformed utility reporting management to enhance interdivisional cooperation and implemented new reporting requirements to monitor the financial sustainability of utilities during the COVID pandemic.
Background in Engineering and Vehicle Dynamics
Christopher Kerr has a background in engineering, particularly in vehicle dynamics and performance. He participated in a university team that designed, built, and raced an open-wheel race car. His early career included roles as a Controls Engineer and Process Systems Integration Engineer, where he applied his engineering skills in various technical environments.