FortisTCI President and CEO Ruth Forbes has been appointed Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC), the regional association of energy solutions providers and other stakeholders operating in the energy sector.
The first female Vice Chairperson of CARILEC and one of the few female CEOs of Caribbean utility companies, Mrs. Forbes has led FortisTCI for the past five years. Under her leadership, FortisTCI is focused on achieving a suitable regulatory environment that will accelerate the transition to a greener, smarter energy future while providing safe, reliable, and least-cost energy that supports the Turks and Caicos Islands' economic growth and the well-being of residents.
Mrs. Forbes has served CARILEC as a board director for nearly five years. As Vice Chairperson, she will serve alongside CARILEC's newly elected Chairman, Wayne Caines, of Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO). Both were elected at CARILEC's 37th Annual General Meeting, held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Willemstad, Curacao.
A seasoned C-suite executive with nearly 19 years of experience in the electric utility sector, Mrs. Forbes brings extensive knowledge and leadership to the role of Vice Chairperson of CARILEC. She currently serves on the boards of FortisOntario and Fortis Belize Limited. A Certified Public Accountant, Mrs. Forbes served on the Professional Accountants in Business Advisory Group of the International Federation of Accountants in 2024.
Reflecting on her new role as Vice Chairperson of CARILEC, Mrs. Forbes stated, "I welcome the opportunity to serve CARILEC in an additional capacity, and I am grateful for the confidence my fellow utility leaders have placed in me. As the leading voice for the Caribbean energy sector, CARILEC plays a vital role in harnessing the collective views of its members, facilitating innovative business solutions, offering critical mutual assistance in times of need, and providing essential training for the men and women who serve our utilities. I look forward to working with the Board and the association to further advance sustainable energy solutions for our region."
