Chris Godwaldt
executive chair
As Executive Chair of Pathways Alliance, Derek’s main responsibilities are providing strategic leadership to the executive team and Steering Committee; leading high-level external stakeholder engagement, including collaborations with federal and provincial governments; and supporting the strategic execution of Pathways Alliance initiatives.
Prior to joining Pathways Alliance, Derek was President and CEO of MEG Energy. He is a veteran oil and gas industry executive with more than 40 years of experience and has been closely involved in the work of Pathways Alliance since its inception in 2021.