Executive Management
Robert (Bob) Emmott
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, UK
Post Graduate Diploma, Nuclear Engineering, UK
Master of Laws, Osgoode Law School
With significant experience in the Power Generation business, Mr. Emmott began his operations management and engineering career serving in the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet. This was followed by well over a decade working for Alstom Power in the UK, designing, building and commissioning several large coal and gas-fired power plants in the UK, Canada, USA and Asia. Emigrating to Canada in 2000, Mr. Emmott completed thirteen years with TransAlta Corporation, leading Technical Services and serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Engineer. As a consultant, Mr. Emmott has taken a leading role delivering several strategic electric power industry company initiatives in the USA, Canada and Australia. Mr. Emmott joined MAXIM in November 2018 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and was appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer January 1, 2024.
Kyle Mitton
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Corporate Development
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary
Mr. Mitton is a Professional Engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the power industry. After first starting with MAXIM in 2005, Mr. Mitton has held increasingly senior positions and covered multiple facets of the organization, including operations, energy marketing, corporate development and finance. Mr. Mitton had a leading role in the divestment of MAXIM’s US business and has represented MAXIM throughout the AESO’s transition to and design of the capacity market. Prior to joining MAXIM, Mr. Mitton spent time with Alstom Power in Switzerland working in their gas turbine testing group.
Rob Watson
Vice President, Operations
Bachelor of Arts Economics (Honours), Carleton University
Graduate Diploma in International Business Management, Capilano University
With over twenty years of experience in the Alberta electricity industry, Mr. Watson has a diverse background in operations, market analysis, energy marketing and portfolio management. Prior to joining MAXIM in October 2006, Mr. Watson was with Enmax Corporation in the Commercial Services group. Mr. Watson has actively participated in the Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) 2013 Electricity Framework Review and represented MAXIM on the Board of the Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta (IPPSA) between 2012 and 2015.
Kevin Dyck
Vice President, Finance and Controller
Chartered Accountant
Chartered Professional Accountant
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration, Mount Royal University
Mr. Dyck is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over ten years experience in the power industry and over fifteen years experience in accounting, financial reporting and operations. Prior to joining MAXIM in September 2014, Mr. Dyck was with ENMAX in the financial reporting and generation finance group. Mr. Dyck articled at KPMG LLP from 2006 to 2008 and received his Chartered Accountant designation in 2008.
Kim Karran
Corporate Secretary and Senior HR Advisor
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Calgary
Certified Management Accountant
Chartered Financial Analyst
Ms. Karran began her career with NOVA Gas International. She held progressively more senior positions in the business development area and worked on a number of international projects including several of NOVA’s investments in Chile and Argentina. After five years with the international group, Ms. Karran transitioned to NOVA Gas Canada (later TransCanada Midstream) where she led the evaluation of midstream opportunities. Upon leaving TransCanada Midstream, Ms. Karran joined Enmax Corporation in a business development role, specifically on the development of independent power projects. Ms. Karran joined MAXIM in October 2000.