Victor J. Zaleschuk

Chair, Finance Committee

Vic Zaleschuk is a retired oil and gas executive. He was President and CEO of Nexen from 1997 to 2001. He joined Nexen in 1986, as the company was developing operations in Yemen and expanding its international strategy. From 1986 to 1994, he was Senior Vice President, Finance and from 1994 to 1997 he was Senior Vice President and CFO. Before joining Nexen, he worked with Co-Enerco, Dome Petroleum Ltd., Siebens Oil & Gas Ltd. and Hudson’s Bay Oil & Gas Ltd.

Mr. Zaleschuk holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan and was designated as a Chartered Accountant in 1967.

Mr. Zaleschuk has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. His financial and leadership roles provided him with a strong background for strategic insight and significant knowledge in the areas of finance, exploration and marketing.

Mr. Zaleschuk sits on the following committees:

 

Other public company directorships Type of company Stock exchange Committee appointments
Agrium Inc. Agricultural Chemicals TSX
  • audit (chair) — financial expert
  • human resources and compensation
Cameco Corporation (chair) Industrial Metals/ Minerals TSX
  • reserves oversight
Previous public company directorships over the last five years
None