Electrical Safety Authority adds three new members to its BOD
September 4, 2024
by CM Staff
Christopher Fluit will represent the manufacturing industry at the board table.
Cara Clairman, Jeff Scott, Christopher Fluit (CNW Group/Electrical Safety Authority)
MISSISSAUGA — The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) appoints three new board members.
“As chair and on behalf of our Board of Directors (BOD), we are pleased to announce that Cara Clairman, Jeff Scott and Chris Fluit have been selected as new representatives to the ESA BOD,” said ESA chair Arjan Arenja.
Cara Clairman is appointed as the consumer representative on the board and has experience in the energy and environmental sector related to legal, compliance and safety. For the last 13 years, as president and CEO, Clairman has led Plug’n Drive, an organization dedicated to educating consumers on the benefits of electric vehicle adoption. She also brings governance experience by serving several not-for-profit boards. Her three-year term is effective August 30, 2024.
Jeff Scott is a representative of the licensed electrical contractor community with an electrical background, including expertise in EV charger installations and electrical preventative maintenance. Currently, he serves as VP at Smith and Long. Throughout his career, Scott has contributed to various boards and committees, including the Canadian Construction Association, the Electrical Apprenticeship Training Alliance Council, and the ESA Contractor Advisory Council. His new three-year term begins on September 25, 2024.
Christopher Fluit has experience in engineering, field service and business management. Presently, he is the senior VP and GM for Eaton Canada and also serves as a volunteer as a campaign cabinet member for the United Way of Halton and Hamilton. Fluit will represent the manufacturing industry at the board table. His 3-year term is effective September 25, 2024.
Josie Erzetic, president and CEO of ESA said, “We are excited to welcome three new board members. Their extensive experience and fresh insights, particularly in electrical contracting, manufacturing and consumer protection will benefit the board and the organization.”
