Samer F. Salameh, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO

Samer brings 27 years of corporate management experience as a senior executive for industrial groups in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. He was group CEO for Carlos Slim and later for Ricardo Salinas, two of Latin America’s leading businessmen. He led one of NASDAQ’s largest IPOs and completed Latin America’s largest greenfield fibre deployment. 

Ed Koshka, Special Advisor to the Chairman

Ed has over 30 years of experience in oil sands development, petroleum refining and crude oil marketing. Currently consultant, business development for the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission, Enbridge, and other key players

Hon. Stockwell Day P.C., Board member, Advisor

The Hon. Stockwell Day, PC, is Canada’s former Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, former leader of Canada’s Official Opposition (succeeded by Stephen Harper) and former Treasurer (Minister of Finance) and Acting Premier of the province of Alberta.

Salam Mawla, Board member & International Legal Consultant

Senior attorney, with over 15 years of experience. Salam assists us in seizing opportunities and managing risks tied to our expansion across borders. She guides PFEC through the maze of international law in a variety of transactions ranging from the drafting of contracts to business acquisitions.

Jussi Jaakkola, Board member representing SNC

Jussi is the vice-president of investment development at SNC-Lavalin, and has decades of experience in capital projects requiring environmental impact assessment. He is also experienced in the sectors of renewable energy, oil and gas, highway and port infrastructure.

Chief Ovide Mercredi, Senior Strategic Advisor

Chief Ovide Mercredi served as Chief of the Misipawistik Cree Nation from 2005 to 2011. He has worked tirelessly for the rights of First Nations people throughout Canada. He was also elected as National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations from 1991 to 1997.