Dave McHattie

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About Dave McHattie

David McHattie is the Insitutional Director for Tenaris in Canada. Dave is responsible to improve the company’s strategic and economic performance through the development of institutional, commercial, and supplier relationships. This includes trade remedy actions, public policy development, deeper connection with the senior leadership of our clients, new alliances with suppliers, and leadership of business/community associations. Reporting to the Canadian CEO, this position works with the Canadian CEO and Management Team to develop the strategies and their tactical implementation through his own actions and by influencing colleagues in line departments. He entered Tenaris in as Marketing Manager for Canada helping to the commercial office in Canada. In 2002, Dave took an assignment in Buenos Aires Argentina working in the Central Marketing Department assisting with the North American business strategy. After retuning to Canada, responsibility for Economic & Financial Planning was added Oct 2003. In 2006 Dave was a part of the Canadian integration team implementing a 1 Billion us$ acquisition in the capacity of Liaison Manager coordinating all interactions between the two companies. In 2008, the responsibilities for Industrial Management Control were added as he was promoted to Planning Director, Canada. As Planning Director Dave led all strategic planning activities in Canada. Dave took his MBA at the University of Illinois. His prior education includes a Business degree from the University of Regina and degrees in Public Administration and History from the University of Saskatchewan. Specialties: Dave is involved with the Trade Committee of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, the Alberta Board of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association, and the International Trade of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. In 2009 and 2010, Dave participated on the Steering Committee for two Canadian Chamber of Commerce Energy Policy Papers.