Greg Puro (P.Eng) is Vale's manager of operations at the Copper Cliff Nickel Refinery. Under his leadership, the refinery reached record production levels while achieving efficiencies in terms of workforce and operating costs. He is married with two children, and has coached minor soccer for many years.

Q: What motivates you?
A: The chance to be a part of a team looking to implement change for the sake of improvement. It is energizing to watch people grow and develop and work toward common goals.

Q: If you could meet anyone in the world who would it be?
A: Hillary Rodham Clinton. Her experience as a lawyer, senator, First Lady, presidential candidate and Secretary of State gives her a fascinating background and a perspective on world events.

Q: What do you enjoy about living in Northern Ontario?
A: The balance between having all of the facilities and opportunities of living in a mid/large city and having access to forest and lakes in all directions.

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?
A: I was a kid who enjoyed animals so I spent years bouncing back and forth between veterinarian and wildlife photographer for National Geographic.

Q: What makes you happy?
A: Finding the right balance between work and my family.