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Guy Hackwell

Pioneer · DISC type isd
Retired CEO at Myself
📍 Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Guy Hackwell is a recently retired oil industry executive with over 35 years of experience in senior refining and oil sands roles. A University of Birmingham engineering graduate, he held General Manager positions at Shell in Canada and the US before becoming CEO of PEMEX Deer Park after its divestment from Shell.

Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement. He has led corporate initiatives to fundraise for local hospitals and the Make-A-Wish foundation, and actively participated in community advisory councils to foster positive relationships between industry and local residents.

Unique fact: He provided leadership continuity by staying on as CEO of the Deer Park refinery after its sale from Shell to PEMEX.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Retired CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Personality Overview

How Guy shows up

Driven But Considerate
Friendly But Fast
Decisive But Friendly

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Priorities

Topics Guy cares about

Refinery Operations
Has over 35 years of experience managing all facets of refinery and chemical plant operations for Shell and PEMEX in Canada and the United States.
Leadership Transitions
Successfully led the Deer Park refinery as its top executive through the complex ownership change from a Shell joint venture to being fully operated by PEMEX.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Retired CEO
Myself
7-2023 - 3-2026
Chief Executive Officer
PEMEX Deer Park
2-2021 - 7-2023
General Manager Shell Deer Park, President and CEO of the Deer Park Refining Limited Partnership
Shell
9-2020 - 1-2021
Production Manager
Shell
7-2018 - 9-2020
General Manager
Shell
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Media appearances

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Education
10-1987 - 6-1990
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
University of Birmingham
9-1980 - 6-1987
Education details unavailable
Bishop's Stortford College
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DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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