For Immediate Release
December 9, 2024

On Friday, econext‘s Chief Operating Officer Abbie Hodder was announced as the new CEO of the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC).

“I know I speak for the econext team, Board of Directors, and membership in offering a big ‘Congratulations!’ to Abbie,” said Kieran Hanley, econext‘s CEO.

Abbie started with the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association in 2012, with her responsibilities growing over time to ultimately lead the organization’s international business development activities and take on the role of COO.

“Abbie has played such an important role in all of the success that econext has had these past years, and has been integral to the organization transforming from NEIA to become what it is today,” said Hanley. “We sure are going to miss her, but we know that her success at WRDC will be to everyone’s gain!”

Hanley noted that econext‘s recent research on expected clean energy industry job demands makes it clear that increasing women’s participation in trades and technology is going to be a key success factor. “WRDC has made an excellent selection; Abbie brings with her experiences and skills which are certain to help move the needle – as she has done with such effectiveness at econext these past years,” said Hanley.

Abbie will officially join the WRDC team in January 2025.

“We are so happy for Abbie and wish her the best in this new adventure.”

About econext

econext is a not-for-profit association with a mission to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador by: (1) stimulating research, development, and innovation; (2) preparing its workforce for a greening economy; and (3) acting as a catalyst for climate change action within its industries, businesses, and communities.

econext has been working for over 30 years on behalf of its members across many sectors to support environmentally sustainable economic development. More information can be found at https://econext.ca.

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