Bill McCaffrey is the visionary co-founder of MEG Energy and a 44 year energy industry veteran. Under his strategic leadership, MEG grew from a start-up with no production into a major oil sands producer generating more than 90,000 barrels per day and achieving a multibillion-dollar market capitalization. He served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director from 1999 to 2018.

Bill was also instrumental in the creation and development of the Access Pipeline System; the largest pipeline project built in Alberta in 2006.

Under his leadership, MEG was named Oil Sands Company of the Year and recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Employers. Bill’s contributions have earned him numerous honours, including CEO of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and the CEEA Lifetime Achievement Award.

For the past five years, Bill has served as a valued member of Connacher’s Board of Directors, helping guide the company toward its strategic objectives. He continues to support growth across a diverse portfolio of early-stage ventures in energy, technology, environmental infrastructure, real estate, and golf course development.