William Sheppard is an oil and gas engineering leader with more than a decade of experience primarily focused on Canada's heavy oil and oil sands industry. A graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, he is a registered Professional Engineer in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. 

As Manager of Lloyd Complex Asset Development at Cenovus Energy, William leads integrated development planning for thermal and conventional heavy oil assets. Throughout his career, he has held progressively senior roles in project management, operations, production engineering, and asset development, supporting major assets across Western Canada. He has led teams responsible for more than 100,000 barrels per day of production while driving improvements in safety, reliability, operational performance, and cost efficiency. With a focus on collaborative leadership and commitment to mentorship, William is passionate about innovation, developing future industry leaders, and advancing the long-term success of Canada's energy industry.