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The CTRN Invites You! "From the Oil Sands to the Gulf Coast: Top Compensation Issues Facing North American Energy Companies" presented by Meridian Compensation Partners (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:45:00 GMT

From the Oil Sands to the Gulf Coast: Top Compensation Issues Facing North American Energy Companies

Presented by Meridian Compensation Partners

From the oil sands to the Gulf Coast, energy companies are facing a rapidly evolving compensation landscape. As consolidation reshapes parts of the industry, commodity markets remain unpredictable, and geopolitical risks continue to influence business strategy, boards are being challenged to design compensation programs that motivate performance while managing risk. This session will explore the executive pay issues most relevant to North American energy companies, including balancing commodity price exposure in incentive plans, responding to changing market dynamics, and navigating evolving governance expectations.

Join us as we discuss emerging compensation trends, innovative incentive design practices, and the considerations shaping pay decisions across the energy sector.

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Bio Details

David Bixby, Patner

David has over 20 years of compensation consulting experience with an emphasis on the assessment and design of executive and director pay programs, pay and performance alignment, and corporate governance.

He works with boards of directors and senior management teams within both public and private companies of varying sizes across a range of industries. He has particular expertise in oil and gas, the broader energy sector, and engineering and construction.

David has been a frequent speaker and writer on executive compensation topics. He is a Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP), a member of Board Advisory Services for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), and a member of the Advisory Board for NACD’s Texas Tri-Cities Chapter.

Prior to joining Meridian, David spent 10 years as a Managing Director with Pearl Meyer and 13 years in executive compensation consulting with Towers Perrin. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Rice University and an M.B.A from Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University.

Michael Wach, Principal

Michael has 20 years of compensation consulting experience with an emphasis on the assessment and design of executive and director pay programs, pay and performance alignment, and corporate governance.

He works with boards of directors and senior management teams within both public and private companies of varying sizes, specializing in capital intensive industries including oil & gas, midstream, utilities, chemicals and forestry. Michael is a frequent speaker and writer on executive compensation topics.

Prior to joining Meridian, Michael was a Managing Director at a global consulting firm with a 20-year tenure supporting several of Canada’s largest companies with a wide variety of executive compensation advice. Michael is a Fellow of both the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries.

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Breakfast/Lunch starts at 11:45, presentation starts at 12:15.

WHERE:

Hybrid Event – Attend In Person or Virtually

In Person: Livingston Place – Conference Room B
2nd Floor, South Tower
222 3 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Virtual: Via Zoom

COST:

This event is free for CTRN members!

CTRN Non-Member: $50.00 (CAD)

CTRN Non-member + CPHR member : $40.00 (CAD)

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This event qualifies for 1 CPD hour with CPHR.

Refund Policy: Full refund will be provided only upon receipt of cancellation being applied to your account no later than 10 days prior to the event. If sufficient prior notice of cancellation is not received or you do not attend this event, charges still apply.

The CTRN Invites You! Annual Holiday Event (December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join us for our popular annual Holiday Event at The Garage

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We are thrilled to announce our upcoming annual holiday event and can't wait to ring in the season with you, with some holiday cheer! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fantastic networking opportunities, exciting games, delicious food, holiday-themed beverages!

Two complimentary drinks per person will be provided and a cash bar will be available thereafter.

Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate the festive season with your fellow Total Rewards professionals

Giving Back

We know this can be an especially trying time for those that are disadvantaged and as such we will once more be donating $10 per attendee to an organization in need. More information on this to come.

WHEN:

Thursday, December 3, 2026
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM