GREG GIESBRECHT
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Talisman Energy Inc.
Suite 2000, 888 - 3rd St S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2P 5C5
Email: ggiesbrecht@talisman-energy.com
CAREER SUMMARY
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Currently Manager, Regulatory Affairs with Talisman Energy Marketing group
Thirty years experience in regulatory affairs and government relations as a self-employed consultant and
with production, gas marketing and pipeline companies in the NOVA group of companies.
Broad staff and managerial experience including extensive interfacing with highest levels of management,
government, regulatory agencies and industry associations.
Experienced at meeting facilitation and multi-party negotiation/alternative dispute resolution processes.
Experienced at developing and leading in-house training programs.
Extensive experience at researching and composing corporate position papers, applications and submissions
for filing with governments and regulatory agencies.
Experienced at appearing before regulatory tribunals as well as representing the company in public forums.
Experienced at leading a functional department.
Worked as a cross-functional team member re-engineering the company's business processes.
EXPERIENCE
TALISMAN ENERGY INC.
Manager, Regulatory Affairs – Marketing
December 1998 - Present
-ensure corporate compliance with regard to regulatory authorizations associated with the transportation
and sale of natural gas to Talisman’s North American markets
-provide regulatory leadership to Talisman’s marketing team and Talisman’s senior staff
-support Marketing efforts to obtain transportation egress at cost-effective rates
-represent company at industry committee meetings and regulatory hearings
GIESBRECHT & ASSOCIATES LTD.
President
January 1999 – December 2008
Giesbrecht & Associates is a limited liability company incorporated in December 1998. The firm offers
its clients services in the areas of regulatory affairs, mediation and negotiation as well as training. The
firm specializes in negotiated settlements. Clients include Aquila Networks, ATCO Pipelines, BC Gas
Utility, CAPP, Colt Engineering, ENMAX Power Corporation, ENMAX Energy Corporation, ESBI
Alberta Ltd., the Alberta Government, Goldman Sachs, IntraGaz, NEXEN, NOVA Chemicals Ltd.,
PanCanadian Energy, SEMPRA Energy, Suncor, Talisman Energy and TransCanada Transmission.
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Greg Giesbrecht
NOVA CORPORATION OF ALBERTA
NOVA GAS TRANSMISSION LTD.
January 1999
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November 1979 – January 1999
May 1995-
May 1995-January 1999
Senior Process Generalist, Collaborative Process
-co-chair of the Tolls, Tariff & Procedures Committee which together with the Facilities Liasion
Committee comprises NGTL’s Collaborative Process
-active role in administering NGTL’s collaborative effort to achieve settlement of issues related to the
operation, regulation, administration, planning and design of the NGTL system outside of the formal
regulatory process
-accountable for proactive issue planning and logistical needs of the committees and associated task
forces through direct interface with senior representatives of NGTL and its customers and interested
parties
-represents NGTL as a participant (process role) on the committees and responsible for the
attainment of results through facilitation, coaching and mediation
-work with functional departments of NGTL in order to enhance the successful introduction of NGTL
initiatives with its customers
-contributes to the development of strategic objectives
January 1997-January 1999
Trainer, NOVA Marketing Skills
-part-time leader of internal NOVA courses that have been developed to address common gaps relating
to marketing skills competencies (ie. building relationships, customer focus and marketing orientation)
across the NOVA group of companies
-as course leader, assume role of instructor, facilitator and administrator
-responsible for continuous improvement efforts
PAN-ALBERTA GAS LTD.
September 1986 - May 1995
July 1990 - May 1995
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
-provide recommendations to Executive in the establishment of corporate objectives, policies and
direction; establish department objectives consistent with corporate positions
-key interface for industry and government liaison relating to all regulatory issues
-responsible for achievement of department deliverables including the maintenance of regulatory
compliance, regulatory research and the drafting and filing of applications and submissions to
regulatory agencies and government departments in Canada and the United States
-full management and leadership responsibility and accountability in a team environment
August 1994 - March 1995
Business Process Improvement Project
-member of cross-functional steering team formed to re-engineer Pan-Alberta's business processes
-team leader of Communications work stream; responsible for developing and implementing the
project's communication program
-member of Market Focused Excellence work stream; responsible for evaluating company's internal
marketing capabilities, conduct market research through customer workshops and interviews,
identifying target market segments and developing the company's marketing plan
January - July 1994
Business Transformation - NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd.
-requested by NOVA to provide expertise in cross-functional and cross-company team established to
re-engineer NGTL's regulatory services processes
-developed corporate organization and processes that are required for NGTL to succeed under
traditional-style regulation (jurisdiction of the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board)
-developed pro-forma General Rate Application
January 1990 - May 1990
Marketing Representative
-on temporary assignment, member of negotiating team developing new business opportunities
-respond to customer's Requests for Proposal
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Between June 1980 and July 1990 I held a number of regulatory positions with PAN-ALBERTA GAS, NOVA
CORPORATION OF ALBERTA, HUSKY OIL OPERATIONS, FOOTHILLS PIPE LINES and ALASKA
PROJECT DIVISION OF NOVA, An Alberta Corporation. My achievements included:
-provision of regulatory advice to senior staff
-represented company at regulatory hearings
-timely and accurate analysis of regulatory applications/submissions and daily hearing summaries that
were widely distributed and highly regarded within the organization
-preparation of facilities applications to the ERCB achieving a 100% approval rate
-developed the regulatory compliance system for Husky’s Bi-Provincial Upgrader Project
-developed regulatory policies and procedures
-drafting and filing of applications with the NEB and NPA to acquire certificates authorizing
construction and operation of the Prebuild portion of the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System
EDUCATION
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Geography, Economics, Political Science)
University of Toronto, 1979
University of Calgary, (Economics) 1980-1981
Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society (Facilitation, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Multi-party Negotiation),
1996-1999
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Increasing Human Effectiveness
Enhancing Performance for Business Results
Facilitation
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Interpersonal Skills Development
Strategic Development for Team Leaders
Leadership Program (Mahler)