Ontario Power Generation Board Chair Wendy Kei Joins General Fusion as Strategic Advisor
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – In a significant development for Canada's clean energy sector, Wendy Kei, the current Board Chair of Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG), has joined General Fusion Inc. as a strategic advisor. This move, announced on February 5, 2026, brings Kei's extensive financial and governance expertise to a company at the forefront of the global race to commercialize fusion energy.
Decades of Experience for a Pivotal Moment
Kei brings more than three decades of distinguished public company financial leadership and governance experience across various industries, including energy. Her arrival comes at a critical juncture for General Fusion, which recently announced plans to go public through a business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (NASDAQ: SVAC).
In her new advisory role, Kei will support General Fusion with:
- Public company readiness
- Advisory support to the audit committee
- Oversight of financial reporting
A Leader's Perspective on Fusion Energy
"General Fusion is redefining what's possible in the pursuit of commercial fusion energy and has firmly established itself as a leader in the global effort to bring this technology to life," said Kei. "I'm excited to work with a company whose practical, cost-focused approach is engineered to overcome the traditional barriers to commercialization. Their disciplined execution and remarkable ingenuity have created a strong foundation and significant long-term value."
Impressive Portfolio of Leadership Roles
Beyond her role as OPG Board Chair, Kei's current positions include:
- Chair of the Audit Committee for Centerra Gold Inc.
- Board member with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD)
Her previous leadership experience includes serving as Chief Financial Officer of Dominion Diamond Corporation and Director-in-Residence for ICD's Board Oversight of Climate Change program. She has chaired numerous publicly traded boards and committees, including Audit, Human Resources & Corporate Governance, and Special Committees.
Strategic Value for General Fusion's Future
General Fusion CEO Greg Twinney emphasized the value Kei brings to the company: "Wendy brings a unique combination of board leadership, governance expertise, and financial acumen. Her strategic perspective, shaped by years of experience executing complex transactions, will be invaluable as we move through this next chapter, accelerating toward commercialization and working to make fusion power a reality."
Professional Credentials and Recognition
Throughout her career, Wendy Kei has demonstrated a strong focus on:
- Board leadership and corporate governance
- Financial expertise and corporate strategy
- ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles
- Risk management
- Executing complex mergers and acquisitions
Her professional credentials include:
- Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA, FCA)
- Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors (F.ICD)
- ESG Designation (GCB.D) from Competent Boards
- Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo
Kei has received numerous accolades, including being named the BMO Celebrate Women on Boards Lifetime Achievement Honouree in 2025 and receiving the Women Corporate Directors Visionary Award for Strategic Leadership in 2024. She was also recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2020.
