Pauline McLean

Senior Vice President, External Relations and Chief Legal Officer, Capital Power

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Pauline leads the legal, regulatory, corporate compliance and external relations functions of Capital Power. She also provides support, risk management, and strategic insights to senior management and the Board of Directors.


Prior to joining Capital Power, Pauline spent 14 years working for the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) in senior legal and commercial roles. She led teams through the successful execution of greenfield initiatives, including programs to incent renewable electricity and new business models to procure and finance transmission infrastructure. Before joining the energy industry, Pauline practiced corporate and commercial law at a national firm.


Pauline holds a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws, both from the University of Calgary. Committed to continuous learning, she’s also obtained several other accreditations, including the Institute of Corporate Directors, Governance Professionals of Canada, and Certified In-house Counsel of Canada designations.

Pauline believes in the importance of being an active member in her community. As an outdoor enthusiast and former scientist, she currently contributes her time on the boards of Nature Conservancy Canada and the Alberta Science Network.

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