François joined ATCO in April 2016 to lead the innovation practice in the Electricity Global business unit where his focus has been on utility of the future business models, new disruptive products and services. electrification of transportation, energy orchestration and AI/data platforms. François has been engaged in the field of Information Communications Technology and Innovation for over 25 years. François was Awarded “Prolific Inventor” for contributing to Nortel’s intellectual property with twenty combined patents and filings in the area of high performance networking, wireless technologies, real-time system design, quality of experience & user-centered design methodologies.