Wayne Caines Named Ascendant President
Ascendant Group — the parent company of BELCO — announced the appointment of Wayne Caines to the newly created role of Ascendant President.
A spokesperson said, “Ascendant Group Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Caines to the newly created role of Ascendant President. He will join the Company on Monday, December 7.
“The new role comes following the acquisition of Ascendant by Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. With the acquisition, Ascendant and its subsidiaries, including Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited, are now poised to move forward as a sustainable organisation of the future.
“The addition of an Ascendant President aligns Ascendant with Algonquin’s business model of having a local leader ensure the business is focused on local customer needs.
“Algonquin committed to local leadership of Ascendant; today, they are honouring that commitment by appointing Mr. Caines to the position of Ascendant President.
“Mr. Caines, a sitting Member of Parliament, was selected because of his experience and knowledge in the Bermudian business sphere. Mr. Caines was called to the Bermuda Bar in 2001.
“He is currently Chairman of the Board of the Bermuda Tourism Authority and sits on the board of Polaris Holding Company Ltd, ILS Capital and Prospero RE. Most recently, he was the CEO of Seniac Consulting and prior to that, he was the CEO of Digicel Bermuda.
“Outside of work, Mr. Caines is known for giving back to the community including supporting the Hamilton SDA General Education [GED] programme and children in need with school supplies and haircuts.”
Mr. Barclay Simmons, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ascendant, said, “I am confident that Wayne Caines will be a valuable asset to Ascendant and its subsidiaries. With strong business acumen, a passion for community involvement, and a connection with the people of Bermuda, Wayne is uniquely placed to bring Ascendant in line with our vision for the future.”
Arun Banskota, CEO of Algonquin said, “We are strategic in our mission to meaningfully contribute to a sustainable energy future. We deliver on our strategies with the help of our people, who are at the core of everything we do. By adding Wayne to our team, we are in a stronger position to move Bermuda into the next phase of its sustainable future.”
Does he has any knowledge regarding been an Electrical Engineer or Project Manager?????
Neither of these are specifically required of a President.
You don’t need any of that for a created post.
Does this mean he will be leaving politics? As important, I hope the good gentleman remembers to keep his mask on while at work.
Two Bermuda’s indeed
Congratulations Wayne! For all that you’ve done and continue to do for this island and community, you deserve it! Don’t focus on the nay sayers… They are simply put …’jealous’. They make 0 contribution and talk talk talk… As if they’re perfect! Ya right!! Carry on …
What’s ya boy done for this island besides leave Digicel lmfao
a conflict of interest? Can he do this and the BTA job as well?
And the new Bermuda oligarchy continues to grow. #powergrab
Are they kidding?!?! Wow. They really just dont care about bermudians anymore do they? Blatant
Gov’t I spy…
Congrats Wayne….
Your passion and drive will see Bermuda usher in a new path in supplying power for Bermuda.
The energy is free – Sun Wind and Sea …
The evolution in harnessing this is evolving rapidly. The future of the planet is dependent on how Bermuda plays its part in addressing Global Warming.
Good luck to you and congratulations.
I think you mean that the future of Bermuda is dependent on how the planet plays its part .
Yes – and every country must play its part !
Titty Milk for all. Algonquin’s business model.
Contract must’ve included titty milk in the stipulation
Will he give up his highly-paid taxpayer funded full-time job to do this?
This is such a case of you scratch my back I will scratch yours. Friends and family folks and we are suppose to
Believe he was the best candidate for the position…. Who as they Bsing ….not many.
thats a nice 150 k a year job !
Wayne Caines aka Mr Teflon, nothing sticks to this guy. How can someone with the maturity of an 18 year old frat boy be appointed to a position like this? F and F once more?
Condition of sale/purchase met!