Kristina Pavlovic is Manager, Asset Development at Cenovus Energy, where she leads development engineering and decision analysis supporting the future of Alberta's thermal oil sands. A chemical engineering graduate from McGill University and Executive MBA graduate from the University of Calgary, where she graduated first in her class, Kristina has built her career across field operations, process design, and strategic asset development. She is passionate about solving complex technical challenges, mentoring emerging engineers, and driving collaborative, innovative solutions that improve operational performance while supporting the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Canada's energy industry.