Francis M. Saville, Q.C.
Chair of the Board
Francis Saville, 72, is Chair of Nexen. He was counsel with Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, Barristers and Solicitors until January 31, 2010. He joined the firm in 1965 and had an extensive practice in the areas of energy and environmental law, as well as municipal law and land-use planning. He specialized in representing energy corporations in regulatory applications.
Mr. Saville has Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Alberta and he was appointed a Queen’s Counsel in 1984. He holds the ICD.D designation (Institute of Corporate Directors and the Haskayne School of Business).
Mr. Saville is Chair of the board of trustees of the Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific.
Mr. Saville sits on the following committees: