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David Yager

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Director at Cross Safety Management, Toronto
📍 Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada

David Yager is a seasoned energy industry executive, analyst, author, and entrepreneur with experience dating back to 1971. He has founded and led multiple public oil service companies and serves as a special advisor on energy policy. He authored "From Miracle to Menace - Alberta, A Carbon Story" to share his industry perspective.

Deeply engaged in Canadas energy sector, David is a frequent keynote speaker and commentator on energy policy, economics, and politics. His work reflects a long-standing commitment to analyzing and writing about the oil and gas industry, a passion he has pursued since 1979 through journalism and advisory roles.

He is a recipient of The King Charles III Coronation Medal for his lifetime of contributions to Canada and Alberta.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
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Alberta Energy Policy
Serves as a Special Advisor to Alberta's Premier, chairs advisory councils, and frequently writes and speaks about the province's energy future and regulations.
Canadian Oil & Gas
His entire career, from oilfield work to executive leadership at companies like MNP and HSE Integrated, has been centered on the Canadian petroleum industry.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Director
Cross Safety Management, Toronto
4-2019
Book Author
From Miracle To Menace - Alberta, A Carbon Story
2-1992
President
Yager Management Ltd.
10-2012 - 4-2016
National Leader Oilfield Services
MNP LLP
5-2003 - 7-2012
Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
HSE Integrated
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Education
1970 - 1975
DNF
University of Alberta
1968 - 1970
High School Diploma
Salibury Composite, Sherwood Park
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