Mike Crabtree Saskatchewan, a prominent leader, serves as the president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), having previously contributed to the organization as vice president of the energy division. His leadership is instrumental in guiding SRC’s strategic direction across key sectors such as mining, energy, and oil and gas, which are vital to Saskatchewan's economy. He has formerly chaired Quickthree Solutions and continues to serve as the chairman of WFI Inc., a Texas-based oilfield service company. His extensive governance experience also includes a board membership at the Canadian Heavy Oil Association, and he was the founder and CEO of Oilflow Solutions Inc. Moreover, his career includes substantial senior executive and R&D roles at Schlumberger Inc. With over three decades of experience in oil, gas, and clean energy, his expertise encompasses various operational, managerial, and developmental aspects. He holds a Master’s degree in petroleum engineering and a bachelor's degree in chemistry, equipping him with a strong technical foundation. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held several high-level positions, including CEO, vice president, and executive chairman, managing high-performance teams, directing successful research and development projects, and developing strategic plans for adopting innovative technologies. His capabilities also extend to shareholder relations and board governance, with a notable record in raising public and private equity funds. As Executive Chairman of WFI Inc., his leadership was crucial in steering the company through difficult economic times by implementing effective cost-saving measures while maintaining essential services and personnel. This leadership helped the company achieve significant growth from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Quickthree Solutions Inc. was marked by the successful development and sale of the company’s Frac Sand Management technology in 2018. A fervent advocate for clean energy, his influential role at Carbon Engineering involved developing and marketing pioneering carbon dioxide capture and sequestration technology, which resulted in a profitable partnership with Summit Power. He has demonstrated exceptional skill in securing substantial investments, including attracting $7 million in private equity for Monterra Energy and successfully raising $40 million for Oilflow Solutions Ltd. His professional journey began in 1985 at Schlumberger Inc., where he started as a Petroleum and Drilling Engineer, working in various international locations. He also managed TR Oil Services, which is now a part of Clariant Chemical Services. Joining SRC in 2013 as Vice-President of the Energy Division, he led the organization through notable growth and pioneered significant initiatives such as the Post Chops Well Test Centre and the Centre for the Demonstration of Emissions Reductions. Elevated to President and CEO in April 2019, he has significantly enhanced SRC’s research initiatives in oil and gas, backed by extensive grant funding. He is spearheading the development of North America's first vertically integrated Rare Earth Processing Facility and Saskatchewan's first microreactor. Besides his professional commitments, Mike Crabtree enjoys squash, skiing, playing blues guitar, painting, and reading. He continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the technological and industrial capabilities of Saskatchewan’s key sectors.