Joe Zerdin has over 36 years of experience in the electrical utility industry and is a professional registered engineer. He has managed and led multidisciplinary design, planning, and construction teams for various Canadian utilities. Since joining Hydro One in 2007, he has primarily worked in distribution operations and previously led the company’s Advanced Distribution System Initiative. Joe is currently the Director of Large Distribution Customers, Distribution Sustainment, and Distribution Technical Services. In the Customer facet he responsible for advocating and providing customer solutions to those connected to or connecting to distribution systems. He has recently accepted the other portfolios which comprises of Distribution Asset Sustainment and Distribution Standards and Engineering Services