Past President, Canadian Heavy Oil Association

‍Caralyn Bennett has spent 40 years helping shape Canada's energy industry through leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to the people behind it.

‍ A corporate director and former executive, Caralyn's career has spanned enhanced oil recovery, in situ oil sands development, reserves and resource governance, technology innovation, and strategic transformation. Today, she serves on the boards of Tamarack Valley Energy, Tundra Oil & Gas, Acceleware, and the International CCS Knowledge Centre, drawing on a career built at the intersection of technical expertise, business strategy, and industry leadership.

‍ Caralyn's connection to CHOA runs deep. As Past President of the Canadian Heavy Oil Association, she helped guide the organization through a period of significant industry change while remaining a proud and unwavering advocate for Canada's heavy oil and oil sands resources. Throughout her tenure and beyond, she has championed the industry's ability to innovate, adapt, and create solutions to some of the energy sector's most complex challenges.

‍ Those who know Caralyn often describe her as a connector. She has a remarkable ability to bring people together, recognize potential in others, and create space for the generation of new ideas. Whether mentoring emerging and developing professionals, volunteering her time, advising post-secondary institutions, or contributing in the boardroom, she consistently invests in the success of others.

‍ A Professional Engineer and graduate of the University of Waterloo, Caralyn has left a lasting mark not only through her professional accomplishments but through the relationships she has built and the communities she has strengthened. Her legacy is one of leadership, service, and a deep belief in the ingenuity of Canadian energy professionals.‍ ‍