Chris Norris is Director, Business Development for the New Energy Business unit of Siemens Energy Canada with a focus on growing the green hydrogen economy in Canada. In a career spanning 25 years, Chris has been with Siemens for six years and prior to his current role was with the Energy Business Advisory, advising utilities and municipalities on modernization strategies to achieve key objectives in the energy transition. Prior to Siemens, Chris worked at a boutique consulting firm in Toronto with clients in gas and electric distribution after working in operations strategy for one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. He began his career in the gas distribution utility industry before transitioning into detailed engineering design at one of Canada’s largest aircraft engine manufacturers. Chris has a B. Sc. from Queen’s University, an M. Eng. from McMaster University, an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and an LL.M. in energy and infrastructure from Osgoode Hall Law School. He is a licensed professional engineer.