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Sandra Stash

Board Member

Biography

Sandra (Sandy) Stash is a seasoned non-executive director and chair with over 40 years of international experience in the energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors.  Her career spans engineering, operations, mega capital projects, sustainability, and public affairs, with board roles in publicly listed, private equity, and government-owned organizations across North America, Europe, and beyond.  A petroleum engineer by training, Sandy was among the first women drilling engineers in North America and has held executive roles at ARCO, BP, Talisman Energy, and Tullow Oil.

Currently, Sandy serves on the boards of FTSE 250 Diversified Energy Company, Trans Mountain Company, and other prominent organizations.  She is an NACD Certified Director and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.  Known for her expertise in bridging business and stakeholder interests, Sandy has led critical projects and governance initiatives across six continents, delivering impactful results.

Chronology

2020-Present
INED, Chair EHS and Operations Committee, Member of CPO and Nom/Gov/Comp Committee, Trans Mountain
2019-Present
Non-Executive Director, Chair of Sustainability and Safety Committee, Member Remuneration and Audit, Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation
2021-Present
Director, Regeneration
2020-Present
Director and Member of Audit Committee, First Montana Bank
2022-2024
Independent Non Executive on the Board of Managers, Medallion Midstream, LLC
2021-2024
Non Executive Director, Chair of ESG Committee and Member of Audit, Nomination and Technical, Chaarat Gold Holdings Limited
2019-2023
Independent Advisor, EDF Energy
2020-2022
Independent Director and Chair of the ESG Committee, Lucid Energy Group
2021-2022
Independent Non Executive Director, Chair of Sustainability Committee, Member Remuneration Committee, EVRAZ PLC
2017-2020
Executive Vice President - Safety, Operations, Engineering and External Affairs, Tullow Oil
2013-2017
Group VP - Safety, Sustainability and External Affairs, Tullow Oil
2008-2013
SVP - Global HSE/Operational Assurance & Security, Talisman Energy
2006-2009
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance and Ethics, BP Alaska
2003-2006
Vice President, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), TNK-BP
2000-2003
Vice President Operations, BP
1996-2002
Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
1995-2000
Vice President Operations, ARCO
1989-1994
General Manager, Anaconda Minerals Company
1981-1988
Drilling Engineer and Foreman, ARCO

Skills

Corporate Governance95%
Sustainability and ESG Leadership95%
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)90%
Strategic Operations Management90%
Stakeholder Engagement90%
Board Leadership and Committees95%
Energy Sector Expertise95%
Crisis Management and Ethics90%
Global Project Leadership85%
Audit and Compliance Oversight90%