Canadian Energy Leadership | Chris Slubicki | TEDxGrandePrairie

Chris shares his unique perspective on the changing landscape of energy and resource production, distribution and usage in a world of confusion and radically differing opinions. Chris Slubicki is President, CEO & Director of Modern Resources Inc., a Calgary-based private oil and gas company. He has more than 35 years of experience in the business sector.

Chris holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University and an MBA from the University of Calgary. Chris is the former Vice-Chairman of Scotia Waterous and was one of the four original founders of Waterous and Co., a private global oil and gas mergers and acquisitions firm, starting the firm in Calgary in 1989. Prior to selling the firm to Bank of Nova Scotia in 2005, the firm expanded to offices in five countries with a staff of 88 and completed hundreds of oil and gas transactions over its 17-year tenure.

Born and raised in Toronto to Polish immigrant parents, Chris is a passionate Canadian who is most happy being active outdoors whether it’s canoeing in Northern Saskatchewan, water-skiing at his cottage in Ontario, or skiing in Fernie, B.C. Chris is on the board of the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation and served on the board of Alpine Canada for seven years, the last two as Chair. Chris coached young ski racers with the Fernie Alpine Ski Team for 14 years and served as President of the club for three years. He is a Professional Engineer in Alberta, a member of APEGA, and is also on the board of Bonavista Energy Corporation This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx