Enbridge Inc. has appointed Steven Williams as its new chair of the board of directors following the retirement of Pamela Carter.

Carter will retire from her position as chair of the board in May at Enbridge’s annual meeting of shareholders. Williams’ appointment as chair of the board is effective May 2. 

“Pamela has been a guiding force for Enbridge since 2017 and we thank her for her commitment and counsel over the past eight years. Steve Williams brings continuity as a standing Enbridge director and a commitment to Enbridge and its shareholders. Enbridge has benefitted from his broad energy industry experience, sound judgment and dedication to good governance," said President and CEO Greg Ebel.

Williams has over 40 years of experience in the international energy industry. He previously served as the Suncor Energy Inc.’s president and CEO from 2012 to 2019.

Williams has served on the company’s board since 2022. Most recently, he served  as chair of the human resources & compensation committee and was a member of the safety & reliability committee.