Christopher Hayes, P. Eng, is a Vice President with CEATI International. Chris now oversees programs related to power generation, transmission, DERs/Integration, asset management, and security. He is a member of the Professional Engineering Order of Québec and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University, Canada. He has been working with experts and utility leaders in the hydropower industry through CEATI since 2002 having started as the hydropower program manager. Chris has also actively supported the CEATI program and participation base development effort which now includes over 160 utilities and government agencies from around the world.