Scott W. Thon, 62, is executive, BHE board of directors.

Mr. Thon served as president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy from 2023-2025, president of operations for Berkshire Hathaway Energy from 2022-2023, president and CEO of BHE Canada from 2014-2022, and CEO of AltaLink from 2002-2022. For over 35 years, Mr. Thon has held a variety of senior positions in the energy industry, from operations and engineering to market design and financial management. He has led the investment and construction of significant energy infrastructure developments in Alberta, Canada, and globally.

Mr. Thon serves as a director of AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc., Aecon Group Inc. and the Edison Electric Institute. Mr. Thon was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta) in 2022 by the government of Alberta. Mr. Thon has been recognized by Business in Calgary magazine with their Leaders award and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce for his business and community leadership. In 2025, the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association presented Mr. Thon their highest honor, a Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award. In 2024, Bow Valley College awarded Mr. Thon an Honorary Diploma and previously their Distinguished Citizen Award for his commitment to the college.

Mr. Thon is a registered professional engineer with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Saskatchewan. He is also a graduate of the Executive Program from the University of Western Ontario's Richard Ivey School of Business. In 2015, Mr. Thon completed the Institute of Corporate Director's Directors Education Program receiving his ICD.D designation.