Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team guides our plans, prioritizes our initiatives and leads by example. Underpinning their strong leadership is a tremendous depth of talent and knowledge that will enable us to execute on our business plan and continue to increase value for our shareholders.

Alex Pourbaix

As President & Chief Executive Officer, Alex is accountable for overall leadership of Cenovus’s strategic and operational performance. He is also a Director of Cenovus.

Harbir Chhina

As Executive Vice-President & Chief Technology Officer, Harbir is accountable for focusing Cenovus’s upstream and downstream technology efforts where we believe we can create the greatest value for our shareholders.

Keith Chiasson

As Executive Vice-President, Downstream, Keith is responsible for optimizing the price the company receives for its products through marketing, transportation and refining.

Jonathan McKenzie

As Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer, Jon oversees the company’s financial, risk and corporate development activities, and ensures Cenovus has the financial strength to support its strategy.

Al Reid

As Executive Vice-President, Stakeholder Engagement, Safety, Legal & General Counsel, Al is accountable for ensuring Cenovus builds strong relationships and communicates effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including residents of Aboriginal communities.

Kam Sandhar

As Senior Vice-President, Strategy & Corporate Development, Kam is responsible for stewarding Cenovus’s long-term strategy and maximizing value for our shareholders.

Sarah Walters

As Senior Vice-President, Corporate Services, Sarah is accountable for supporting Cenovus’s business activities and building the appropriate organizational capability and capacity to deliver upon the company’s strategy.

Drew Zieglgansberger

As Executive Vice-President, Upstream, Drew is accountable for the development and safe operations of Cenovus's oil sands and Deep Basin assets, with a focus on cost leadership across the portfolio.