Kristie Willcott

Hand selected and assigned by the CEO to support a new Executive Leadership Team member responsible for Suncor's largest portfolio.

Ensure smooth operations and provide support in overseeing the Executive Vice President’s (EVP's) intricate office, guaranteeing the effective allocation of deliveries and obligations within Suncor’s largest portfolio in the company. Oversee all forms of correspondence, including email, diligently tracking and responding to inquiries, and pinpointing those that demand prompt action. Organize all presentations for the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors. Plan and manage numerous domestic and international travel arrangements, aiming for cost-effectiveness and schedule optimization. Serve as the primary point of contact between the Executive Vice President and various stakeholders, always ensuring a satisfactory encounter. Handle delicate executive communications with the highest level of secrecy and apply comprehensive expertise to assist, support, and mentor fellow executive administrative staff.

In addition to the existing role supporting the Chief Climate Officer, was personally requested by the President & CEO to take on an additional role, partnering with his assistant to provide daily support to him and his executive team. Entrusted with highly confidential information and engaged in key business discussions and initiatives to formulate and steer the direction of the company.

Key support role liaising with outside stakeholders, industry contacts and government officials resulting in the multi-company Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero by 2050 initiative.

Delivered exceptional executive support and advisory with positive energy and commitment to the Chief Climate Officer (CCO). Managed email for the CCO – monitored, read, researched, and routed correspondence, managed calendar and phone calls, applying judgement to prioritize competing requests and coordinated internal and external meetings. Reduced day to day pressure on the CCO, providing guidance to reporting Senior Vice President’s as required and on behalf of the CCO.

Fast tracked into Senior administrative level assigned to support Suncor's Executive positions.

Supported the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Strategy & Corporate Development and their senior leadership team. Managed EVP’s inbox, coordinated meetings, travel, calendar, expenses, and special events. Led the coordination of the 2015-
2020 Board Strategy Sessions used to create the company’s vision and roadmap. In addition to daily accountabilities, solely managed and coordinated all the Executive Leadership Team Meetings and acted as board liaison in two separate committees of the Suncor Board of Directors. This included developing agendas, coordination, consolidation and preparation of executive materials while engaging with the board members, the executive leadership team, business areas and other functions in the support of these deliverables.

Requested by the Exploration and Production leadership team to transfer from Fort McMurray, AB to the corporate head office in Calgary, AB.

Supported the Vice President (VP) of Engineering, Exploration and Production and their leadership team in all areas of executive administration. Independently handled all general office administration tasks such as VP’s inbox, organizing meetings and ensuring effective meeting technology solutions were available for all engagements. Investigated and abstracted relevant information and supporting data from written reports and other correspondence to prepare the Vice President for meetings and presentations.

Quickly acquired strong business acumen in the oil and gas sector enabling me to provide input and execute tasks beyond basic administrative duties.

Provided administrative support to the Environment, Health and Safety team located at Suncor’s Base Plant in Fort McMurray. This included organizing and facilitating on and off-site meetings, developing agendas, presentations, meeting notes and ensuring all appropriate attendees and resources were provided. Assisted with the development, facilitation and participated in mock emergency exercises on-site.