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Toronto, ON, November 25, 2025 \u2013 <\/strong>Plug\u2019n Drive is pleased to announce the recent changes to its Board of Directors, welcoming three distinguished new leaders whose expertise will help guide the organization\u2019s continued growth: Julia McNally<\/strong> (Toronto Hydro), Laurie Swami <\/strong>(Nuclear Waste Management Organization), and Joe Zenobio <\/strong>(Call2Recycle).<\/p>\n Welcoming New Board Members<\/strong><\/p>\n Julia McNally, Director of Climate Action, Toronto Hydro<\/strong><\/p>\n Julia McNally is leading efforts to help customers electrify buildings and vehicles. She previously held senior roles at the OPA and IESO, including leading Ontario\u2019s Pathways to Decarbonization initiative. Julia serves on the Toronto District 2030 board, the Building Decarbonization Alliance Steering Committee, and co-directs the Energy and Infrastructure LLM program at Osgoode Hall. She holds degrees from SOAS University of London, the University of Toronto, and Cambridge University.<\/p>\n Laurie Swami, President and CEO, Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)<\/strong><\/p>\n Laurie Swami has been leading Canada\u2019s long-term plan for managing used nuclear fuel since 2016. She previously spent 30 years at Ontario Power Generation, including serving as Senior Vice-President of Decommissioning and Nuclear Waste Management. She holds a B.Sc. in Engineering Chemistry from Queen\u2019s University and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business. A strong advocate for women in leadership, she received the Women in Nuclear Canada Leadership Award in 2016.<\/p>\n Joe Zenobio, President & CEO, Call2Recycle Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n Joe Zenobio leads strategy, stakeholder engagement, and organizational culture at the country\u2019s largest non-profit battery collection and recycling organization. He brings extensive experience in multi-stakeholder collaboration, government and consumer relations, and executive leadership. Previously, he held senior roles at GS1 US and GS1 Canada, working across commerce, supply-chain standards, and value-chain innovation. Joe holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).<\/p>\n Thank You to Outgoing Board Members<\/strong><\/p>\n Plug\u2019n Drive extends its sincere appreciation to Frank D\u2019Andrea<\/strong> (Hydro One), Amanda Klein<\/strong> (Elexicon Energy), Jeff Parnell<\/strong> (Power Workers\u2019 Union), and Mike Rencheck<\/strong> (Bruce Power) for their valuable contributions and leadership during their tenure on the Board.<\/p>\n Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cOur board members play a vital role in shaping Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s impact and direction,\u201d said Cara Clairman<\/strong>, President and CEO of Plug\u2019n Drive. \u201cWe are tremendously grateful to Frank, Amanda, Jeff and Mike for their contributions. At the same time, we are excited to welcome Julia, Laurie, and Joe\u2014three exceptional leaders whose expertise will help drive Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s next chapter, together with our continuing board members \u2013 Jim Keech (Board Chair, Corporate Director, Former Utility Executive), Gerry Smallegange (CEO, Burlington Hydro), and Heather Ferguson (Senior VP, Corporate Affairs, OPG).\u201d<\/p>\n For a complete list of Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s Board, visit: https:\/\/www.plugndrive.ca\/board-of-directors\/<\/a><\/p>\n Plug\u2019n Drive is a not-for-profit organization accelerating EV adoption in Canada to maximize the environmental and economic benefits of an electrified transportation sector. Our vision is to help Canada achieve its goal of 100% electric vehicle sales by 2035 or earlier. Since 2011, we have made incredible strides in our mission through a variety of consumer education programs, including the launch of the world\u2019s first Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre (EVDC) in Toronto, the Electric Vehicle Roadshow event series as well as the Mobile EV Education Trailer (MEET). Our corporate partnerships include EV auto manufacturers, utilities, EV charger manufacturers, and others. For more information about Plug\u2019n Drive\u2019s programs, services, and events, visit plugndrive.ca<\/a> and sign up for our newsletter.<\/a> Join our community on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\nAbout Plug\u2019n Drive<\/h3>\n