Jason O’Neil appointed the new CEO of JFE Shoji Power Canada
Jason O’Neil has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of JFE Shoji Power Canada, effective April 1, 2026.
Jason brings more than 25 years of experience transforming manufacturing environments, leading high‑performing operational teams, and delivering strong financial results. In his new role, he will oversee JFE Shoji’s Canadian operations, guiding strategic direction, strengthening client and supplier relationships, and upholding world‑class standards in safety, quality, and productivity across multiple sites.
“JFE Shoji Power Canada plays a vital role in the electrical grid supply chain and in the expansion of power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure. We are well positioned to meet rising demand with efficient, reliable products,” said O’Neil. “I look forward to delivering strong results for our clients and shareholders alongside our passionate and dedicated team.”
After thirty years, Ron Harper will be stepping down from his role and beginning a well-earned retirement at the end of March. He will continue to support JFE Shoji Power Canada in an Executive Advisor capacity, working closely with the Canadian leadership team, clients, strategic business partners, and our JFE Shoji Tokyo team.
“The time has come for me to begin a new chapter and spend more time with my family. I am confident Jason will lead JFE Shoji Power Canada into a new era of growth and innovation,” said outgoing CEO Ron Harper. “I am also pleased to be able to continue working with our company leaders and industry partners in a strategic capacity.”
Throughout his tenure, Ron’s unwavering focus on serving clients and building partnerships with electrical steel suppliers has been instrumental to the company’s success. Since 1995, under his leadership, the company grew from a niche 40-person steel processing plant into a 500-person manufacturing company. He created new opportunities for transformer manufacturers across Canada and the U.S., and fostered a workplace where people were not only valued but empowered to realize their potential.
“We thank Ron for his extraordinary leadership and wish him all the best in his next chapter,” said O’Neil.
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JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is a 500-person electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.