Mike Crabtree Saskatchewan

Mike Crabtree, Saskatchewan, currently holds the distinguished position of president and CEO at the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), where he formerly excelled as vice president of the energy division. His leadership focuses on steering SRC’s strategies and operations across essential sectors like mining, energy, and oil and gas, which are pivotal to the economic fabric of Saskatchewan. He previously chaired Quickthree Solutions and is the current chairman of WFI Inc., a Texas-based oilfield service company. His expansive career includes roles such as a Board Member of the Canadian Heavy Oil Association and the founder and CEO of Oilflow Solutions Inc. Additionally, he held significant senior executive and R&D positions at Schlumberger Inc. With a career spanning over thirty years in the oil and gas and clean energy sectors, he possesses a comprehensive background in field operations, management, and research and development. He is academically prepared with a master’s degree in petroleum engineering and chemistry. His career trajectory includes numerous high-level roles, such as CEO, vice president, and executive chairman, where he has been responsible for leading high-performance teams, overseeing successful R&D initiatives, and crafting strategic plans for deploying innovative technologies. He is also experienced in shareholder relations and board governance and has a strong track record in fundraising in the public and private equity sectors. As Executive Chairman of WFI Inc., his leadership was pivotal in steering the company through economic downturns, implementing cost-cutting measures while maintaining core services and personnel, and enabling significant growth between 2017 and 2018. His visionary leadership at Quickthree Solutions Inc. led to the development and successful sale of the company’s Frac Sand Management technology in 2018.