The Transition Accelerator is pleased to announce Moe Kabbara as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Kabbara takes over the role from outgoing CEO, Dan Wicklum.
“The Transition Accelerator has built a strong reputation for rigorous, practical work,” said Kabbara. “My priority as CEO is to build on that foundation—expanding our capacity to support electrification, industrial policy, trade diversification, and economic transformation, in ways that strengthen Canada’s long-term competitiveness.”
Kabbara is well known across the Transition Accelerator’s networks, having served as President since July 2025, following previous roles as Executive Vice President and as Director of Electrification.
“Moe understands what sets the Transition Accelerator apart,” Wicklum said. “He has the big-picture thinking, pragmatism and technical knowledge that are needed to lead the organization, so it keeps delivering its mandate of helping to put Canada on pathways to a competitive future in a world still driving to reduce emissions. I can’t think of a better person to take on the role of CEO.”
The Transition Accelerator Board wishes to thank Dan Wicklum for his leadership since the organization’s inception seven years ago. As founding CEO, Wicklum led the launch and growth of the organization, establishing it as a trusted advisor on competitiveness and energy issues, with a reputation for objective, rigorous analysis and real-world impact.
“Dan provided exemplary leadership and the entrepreneurial might that built the Transition Accelerator to where it is today,” said Board Chair, Bruce Lourie. “The Board has full confidence that Moe will continue to grow the Accelerator’s influence and impact to meet the complex challenges facing Canada as we expand our economy and deliver low-carbon solutions to the world.”
Wicklum, who announced his plans to step down as the Transition Accelerator’s CEO role in February 2025, will stay on as an Executive Advisor to the organization through the end of July 2026.
For more information on the leadership of the Transition Accelerator, visit “Our People”.