Mark Scherer

Crescendo Advisors II LLC is an independent hedge fund management firm founded by Eric Rosenfeld in 1998. Headquartered in New York City, the firm manages assets of financially sophisticated clients.

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. engages in the provision of securities regulation, complementary compliance, and technology-based services. Its services include writing and enforcing rules governing the activities of securities firms with brokers, examining firms for compliance with those rules, fostering market transparency, and educating investors. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Aequitas Innovations, Inc. provides exchange business services. It offers a platform to connect all participants in the private markets including dealers, issuers, investors, and other participants and will create new efficiencies by extending connections, streamlining work processes, and providing access to data about activity in the private markets. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co. engages in distribution of energy. It generates energy from coal, natural gas and steam, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, nuclear, and black liquor resources. The firm also offers residential real estate brokerage; integrated real estate, including mortgage originations and mortgage banking; title and closing; property and casualty insurance; home warranties; relocation services; and other home-related services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Global Risk Institute in Financial Services provides asset management services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. Sonia Ameena Baxendale has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2019.

Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Administration Corp. provides retirement pension plan administration services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Humber River Hospital operates as a digital hospital. Its programs and services include emergency department, intensive care unit, laboratory services, maternal and child program, medical imaging, mental health and addictions program, nephrology program, medical program, outpatient rehabilitation and surgical program. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Neo Exchange, Inc. operates as a stock exchange. It offers trading venue and a value added listing venue for capital raising companies and investment products. The company was founded in March 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Hydro One, Inc. generates, transmits, and distributes electricity. It operates through the transmission, distribution, and other business segments. The transmission business segment provides electricity transportation and connection services. The distribution business segment delivers and sells electricity to customers. The other business segment includes corporate activities and operations of telecommunications business. The company was founded on December 1, 1998 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Neo Innovation, Inc. designs and builds mobile and web products for customers. It provides agile software development and lean design as an on-demand service to large enterprises, startups, and governments. The company was founded by Ian McFarland on December 15, 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Alberta Blue Cross provides supplementary health care and related benefit programs and services. It offers basic extended health coverage, prescription drug coverage, basic dental coverage, emergency travel coverage, chiropractor and vision care coverage services. The company provides benefit plans for individuals and families, seniors, and large and small employers. It also administers health programs for provincial, territorial and federal governments. The company has offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer. Alberta Blue Cross was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB is a non profit organization that regulates the practices of engineering and geoscience in Alberta. Its function is licensing individuals and companies that want to practice engineering and geoscience in Alberta. The applicants and companies that meet APEGA’s standards for ethical, professional, and technical competency earn the right to practice and use reserved titles and designations. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is an organization that provides unique benefits to its members to help them grow their businesses. The non-profit company is based in Calgary, Canada. Through access to seasoned leaders and a supportive environment, members can gain invaluable insights and become stronger leaders. The Chamber aims to nourish, power, and inspire the business community in Calgary. Sandip K. Lalli has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2018.

Western Energy Institute operates as a trade association that serves the electric and natural gas industries. It distributes quarterly publications to decision-makers of public and private companies involved in electric generation and transmission, gas and electric distribution, pipeline operations, power marketing and energy-related services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Part of SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc., CANDU Energy, Inc. provides nuclear energy services. Gary Rose has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2023.

Alberta Economic Development Authority is a non profit organization that provides an independent voice on economic issues that matter to Albertans. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Part of Cboe Global Markets, Inc., NEO Exchange, Inc. is a Canadian tier 1 stock exchange for the innovation economy. Fully operational since 2015, NEO provides access to trading across all Canadian-listed securities on a level playing field. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. NEO lists companies and investment products seeking an internationally recognized stock exchange that enables investor trust, quality liquidity, and broad awareness including unfettered access to market data. NEO Exchange is a progressive stock exchange that brings together investors and capital raisers within a fair, efficient, and service-oriented environment. The Canadian company was founded by Joseph Schmitt and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Hydro One Networks, Inc. transmits and distributes electricity. The company is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

Canadian Electricity Association operates as a national forum and voice for electricity business in Canada. It generate, transmit, and distribute electrical energy to industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional customers such as integrated electric utilities, independent power producers, transmission and distribution companies, power marketers, manufacturers and suppliers of materials, technology, and services. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) is a professional organization that aims to enhance the credibility and competency of the investor relations profession. CIRI has four chapters located in different regions. The organization also provides insights on ESG processes and reporting for issuers at various stages in their ESG journey. The non-profit company is based in Oakville, ON, Canada. CIRI provides resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy to support the IR community. The organization has over 500 members, with most responsible for IR at publicly-traded companies. Visible Alpha is a sponsor of CIRI that enhances the investment research process. CIRI publishes IR Directions, a magazine that explores current and emerging practices of board reporting and engagement. Nathalie Megann has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2004.

VINCI Construction SAS provides building construction and civil engineering services. Its projects consists of buildings, airport, power plants, oil rigs, and other infrastructures. The company was founded in April 1986 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France.

Part of Eiffage SA, Eiffage Infrastructures SASU is a construction and French concessions company that incorporates eco-design in all its projects to contribute to the sustainable development of cities and territories. Based in Villacoublay, France, the company's board of directors decides on the main orientations of the Eiffage and validates all activities of each exercise. The company prioritizes the safety and prevention of employees through its HR policy.

Infrastructure Ontario is a Canadian company that supports the government in modernizing and maximizing the value of public infrastructure and real estate, managing government facilities, and financing the renewal of the province's public infrastructure. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. The company is ultimately controlled by the Province of Ontario. Michael Lindsay has been the CEO of the company since 2020.