Electrical Safety Authority Announces New Member Appointment to the Board of Directors

Mississauga, ON (September 4, 2025) – Today, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) announced the appointment of a new Board Member.  

“As Chair and on behalf of our Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce that Carla Y. Nell has been appointed by Minister Stephen Crawford to the ESA Board of Directors,” said ESA Chair Arjan Arenja.  

Carla Y. Nell is the Executive Vice-President, Corporate Relations, Engagement and Strategy for the Independent Electricity System Operator, responsible for providing strategic leadership in the areas of corporate communications, stakeholder and community engagement, government affairs, and corporate strategy. Carla has extensive senior leadership and operational experience within the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. 

Josie Erzetic, President and CEO of ESA said, “We are excited to welcome Carla to the Board. Carla’s experience in navigating the electrification journey for stakeholders and communities in Ontario will provide an important perspective that is key to achieving our safety vision.” 

Twelve members, including three appointed by the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, make up the ESA Board of Directors. Learn more about the Board of Directors here.

About the Electrical Safety Authority

The Electrical Safety Authority's (ESA's) role is to improve public electrical safety in Ontario. ESA is an administrative authority responsible for administering specific regulations under the Electricity Act, 1998 (Part VIII) related to the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, the licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians, electricity distribution system safety, and electrical product safety. ESA works extensively with stakeholders throughout the province on education, training and promotion to foster electrical safety across the province.

More information on the Electrical Safety Authority can be found at www.esasafe.com, through X https://x.com/homeandsafety and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ElectricalSafetyAuthority.