Robert R. Rooney, K.C.
Director (independent)
Mr. Robert R. Rooney has over 40 years of energy sector experience, holding roles of senior executive, advisor, founder, director, and chairman of public and private entities. Mr. Rooney is currently an Executive Advisor with Enbridge Inc. From 2017 to 2023, Mr. Rooney was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer of Enbridge Inc., where he was responsible for the legal, ethics and compliance, security and aviation teams. Prior to joining Enbridge, Mr. Rooney was Managing Director of Rimrock Oil and Gas. Previous to that, he was Executive Vice-President, Corporate of Talisman Energy Inc., then served as Vice-Chairman and Director of Repsol Oil & Gas Canada Inc. In addition, Mr. Rooney was a partner at Bennett Jones LLP, where he was a member of the executive committee and co-leader of the Energy and Natural Resources Group.
Mr. Rooney has significant experience in strategic planning and execution, capital allocation, leadership and management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, domestic and cross border transactions, business functions and operations, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and government and stakeholder relations.
Mr. Rooney is currently Chair of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the Law Society of Alberta and was awarded a King’s Counsel designation in 2012.
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- that is MY TAKE
- PERSONALLY, I am NOT in favor of base dividends
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