The Ministry of Energy and Transport advised the Cabinet Office on Tuesday of the resignations of two members of the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) board. In response to this development, the Honorable Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis has subsequently appointed Christina Alston and Dylan Sawyer as Directors, building on a new chapter in the organisation’s drive towards innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
Christina Alston is an accomplished leader with over three decades in the electricutility sector and brings to BPL an unparalleled depth of international experience. Hertenure as Transmission Development Manager at Georgia Transmission Corporationin the United States and her strategic roles in supply chain management underscoreher adeptness in navigating complex utility landscapes. Her substantial contributionsto large-scale US power companies, such as Florida Power & Light (FP&L) and DukeEnergy Corporation, have solidified her reputation in developing sustainable energysolutions and operational excellence.
As Chief Operating Officer (2017-2019) at BPL, Christina was instrumental in thecomprehensive oversight of planning, engineering, operations, maintenance, and thepath to renewable integration across the Bahamian archipelago, managing anextensive network of generation facilities across multiple islands. At Florida Power &Light (FP&L), her role as Major Account Manager focused on delivering exceptionalcustomer service to the industrial sector, including crisis management during outagesand storms - showcasing her adeptness in both strategic planning and customerrelations. Ms. Alston’s global perspective and expertise will be pivotal in aligning BPLwith international best practices to enhance energy affordability and sustainability forBahamians.
Her leadership in demand-side management and development of microgrid projectsaligns with BPL's strategic goals to transform the energy landscape of The Bahamasinto one that is more affordable, reliable, and sustainable.
Dylan Sawyer, known for his multi-disciplined approach and entrepreneurial successin the petroleum, real estate, and manufacturing industries, brings a fresh perspectiveto BPL. His expertise in managing complex capital projects, optimizing operations,and implementing cost-effective strategies is expected to contribute significantly to reducing operational costs and, by extension, energy costs for the Bahamian people.
His commitment to sustainable practices and strategic procurement will beinstrumental in steering BPL towards a more robust and future-proof organization.With a distinctive background in the financial sector, Dylan offers a fresh perspectivecrucial for BPL’s financial and operational turnaround. His expertise in managingcomplex capital projects, coupled with his innovative approaches to supply chainmanagement and procurement, will address BPL’s current challenges head-on.
These appointments come at a crucial time as BPL and the government reaffirm theircommitment to transforming the energy sector. The collaboration of Christina Alstonand Dylan Sawyer with the existing team is anticipated to drive the government'sefforts in making energy more accessible and affordable, while ensuring the long-termsustainability and strength of BPL.
As we welcome these new directors, the Ministry and BPL look forward to theinnovative solutions and strategic direction they will bring to the table. Theircontributions are not only expected to change BPL for a stronger future but also tomake a lasting impact on the energy sector of The Bahamas for generations to come.
The Ministry of Energy and Transport advised the Cabinet Office on Tuesday of the
resignations of two members of the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) board. In
response to this development, the Honorable Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis has
subsequently appointed Christina Alston and Dylan Sawyer as Directors, building on
a new chapter in the organisation’s drive towards innovation, efficiency, and
sustainability.
Christina Alston is an accomplished leader with over three decades in the electric
utility sector and brings to BPL an unparalleled depth of international experience. Her
tenure as Transmission Development Manager at Georgia Transmission Corporation
in the United States and her strategic roles in supply chain management underscore
her adeptness in navigating complex utility landscapes. Her substantial contributions
to large-scale US power companies, such as Florida Power & Light (FP&L) and Duke
Energy Corporation, have solidified her reputation in developing sustainable energy
solutions and operational excellence.
As Chief Operating Officer (2017-2019) at BPL, Christina was instrumental in the
comprehensive oversight of planning, engineering, operations, maintenance, and the
path to renewable integration across the Bahamian archipelago, managing an
extensive network of generation facilities across multiple islands. At Florida Power &
Light (FP&L), her role as Major Account Manager focused on delivering exceptional
customer service to the industrial sector, including crisis management during outages
and storms - showcasing her adeptness in both strategic planning and customer
relations. Ms. Alston’s global perspective and expertise will be pivotal in aligning BPL
with international best practices to enhance energy affordability and sustainability for
Bahamians.
Her leadership in demand-side management and development of microgrid projects
aligns with BPL's strategic goals to transform the energy landscape of The Bahamas
into one that is more affordable, reliable, and sustainable.
Dylan Sawyer, known for his multi-disciplined approach and entrepreneurial success
in the petroleum, real estate, and manufacturing industries, brings a fresh perspective
to BPL. His expertise in managing complex capital projects, optimizing operations,
and implementing cost-effective strategies is expected to contribute significantly to
reducing operational costs and, by extension, energy costs for the Bahamian people.
His commitment to sustainable practices and strategic procurement will be
instrumental in steering BPL towards a more robust and future-proof organization.
With a distinctive background in the financial sector, Dylan offers a fresh perspective
crucial for BPL’s financial and operational turnaround. His expertise in managing
complex capital projects, coupled with his innovative approaches to supply chain
management and procurement, will address BPL’s current challenges head-on.
These appointments come at a crucial time as BPL and the government reaffirm their
commitment to transforming the energy sector. The collaboration of Christina Alston
and Dylan Sawyer with the existing team is anticipated to drive the government's
efforts in making energy more accessible and affordable, while ensuring the long-term
sustainability and strength of BPL.
As we welcome these new directors, the Ministry and BPL look forward to the
innovative solutions and strategic direction they will bring to the table. Their
contributions are not only expected to change BPL for a stronger future but also to
make a lasting impact on the energy sector of The Bahamas for generations to come.
