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People and Culture
24% of Leaders are women
reflecting our commitment to build a diverse and inclusive organization.
People and Culture
5% growth in workforce in 2023
including an 8% increase in female employees, reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion in operations.
People and Culture
Parex Gracias
our company-wide recognition program, empowers leaders and employees to acknowledge one another for outstanding performance and is aligned with our cultural behaviors.
Operations
43% YoY decrease in lost-time injury frequency
reflecting our commitment to employee safety and well-being.
Sustainability
4,700+ community members gained access
to clean water and renewable energy in 2023 through our infrastructure projects aimed at improving local living conditions.
Strengthening Communities
Water for All Program launched by Parex in 2018
with a total investment to date of ~ US$1.5 million, improving water access and quality for over 36,500 local community members.
Environment
550,000 hectares monitored
for biodiversity conservation in 2023, ensuring the protection of ecosystems in areas where we operate.
Strengthening Communities
33,000 individuals benefited
from Parex’s Water for All program, which focuses on enhancing water access and quality for rural communities in Colombia.
Strengthening Communities
Approximately US$227,000 invested in the Energy for All Program
benefiting over 1,600 community members through various solar energy projects.
Operations
19.8 MMboe produced
in 2023 (54,356 boe/d).
People and Culture
1,000s of courses available to employees
through our partnership with LinkedIn Learning, enhancing professional development in business and technology.
Strengthening Communities
Over half of our Calgary office volunteered
with Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids in 2023.
Sustainability
Energy for All Program launched
in 2021 by Parex, provides solar energy access to neighboring communities and local schools lacking power infrastructure.
Environment
27,700+ trees planted
in 2023 as part of our voluntary tree planting program.
People and Culture
+62,000 safety cards submitted in 2023
with 98% of the reports closed, demonstrating proactive engagement in safe operations.
Strengthening Communities
US$20.7 million invested
in 2023 to help strengthen local Colombian communities.
Governance
500+ hours
of employee cybersecurity awareness training provided.
Operations
1,200+
contractors and suppliers within our supply chain.
Strengthening Communities
In 2023, we launched Parex Shares
our Calgary-based Community Investment program featuring three core components: Giving, Matching, and Helping.
Operations
Diverse portfolio with 39 exploration and development blocks
onshore in Colombia.
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Katie Bernard

Senior Vice President, New Ventures

Ms. Bernard joined Parex in 2021 and is currently the Senior Vice President, New Ventures, leading a cross-functional team to identify and evaluate new business opportunities within and outside of Latin America. With over 29 years of industry experience, Ms. Bernard has built an extensive background in negotiating and managing upstream commercial agreements and contracts for E&P companies, including accountabilities for all relevant new business development, new ventures and commercial issues with partners, governments, and competitors.

Prior to joining Parex in 2021, Ms. Bernard held roles of increasing responsibility with Shell International Exploration & Production, where she contributed to both new business development and the communication of the overall strategic direction for RDS Group and its Upstream International business to the external community. She has also held roles with several international companies including CEPSA, Moore Stephens, and Amec.

Ms. Bernard holds a Masters of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Geography from the University College of London. In addition, Ms. Bernard holds a Non-Executive Director Diploma having completed the Pearson SRF BTEC Board Director Program.