Frank McShane

Background

About Frank McShane

An executive leader with 20 years of progressive and trans-disciplinary experience stewarding teams in the areas of sustainability and ESG policy, practice, and management; government relations; stakeholder engagement; climate and energy resource policy; communications and regulatory compliance. I have led teams in the development of ESG frameworks for major companies in the energy sector. My extensive domestic and international experience within private sector corporations, consultancy and policy institutes brings objective and strategic thinking to bear on challenges, promoting effective and successful outcomes. I have represented organizations publicly on environmental, social and governance issues across the breadth of critical stakeholders, often in situations of conflict. I have engaged with governments in Canada (Federal and Provincial), the US and overseas and with indigenous and tribal peoples, NGOs, ethical investors and the media. My commitment to sustainable business futures is reflected in my career successes. I am the co-author of a sustainability report that set the baseline for the mining industry and was a foundation for the establishment of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM). I was also elected to represent the international oil company membership of a major multi-stakeholder initiative at Steering Committee and Board levels. Additionally, I also led the design of a first-in-class policy by an oil and gas company based on principles outlined in UNDRIP. I have presented at international forums on issues of environmental and social governance and I am a former adjunct faculty member of the McGill IISD Executive Program in CSR. I am a confident communicator, listener and mentor. Described by peers and colleagues as knowledgeable, considerate and calm under fire, I create trust by setting expectations and holding people accountable while empowering them to achieve success. I have a M.Sc. in environmental resource management and a Ph.D. focused on resource development policy and economics from McGill.