Calgary is the place where bright minds and big ideas, come together with an unmatched spirit, to solve global challenges. As Senior Director with Calgary Economic Development, Chris is focused on positioning Calgary for long-term success by retaining, expanding, and attracting - talent, capital, and companies. Chris stewards efforts related to the Energy and Environment sector, Agribusiness, and Aerospace and Logistics sector, as well as, leading the Team Calgary corporate partnership program. Chris is an active professional engineer with APEGA and holds a Masters degree in Renewable Energy from the Netherlands.
Chris architected CED’s effort to understand and unlock the hydrogen economy for the Calgary region starting with the 2022 hydrogen economy feasibility work and as Executive Director of the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub. 

Before this role, Chris worked in the Oil and Gas industry for 10 years in various sales, engineering, and management positions in Canada, Singapore, United States, and Qatar. In 2022, Chris was accepted as a Fellow at the Energy Futures Lab.