Gordon Berard, P. Eng., PhD

Gordon has 30 years of experience in the oil & gas natural resource sector in Canada, Mexico and the United States, including strategic planning, business creation and development, and project direction.

For twelve years, Gordon has developed and implemented natural gas projects in Mexico on behalf of North American firms, including Nova Gas International, Paramount Resources and Enbridge International. Gordon was the former Vice President, Business Development, Mexico, for NOVA Gas International Ltd. As Director, International, of a Canadian-owned international business consulting and project development firm, Gordon provided clients representation and advocacy before senior levels of the Mexican state-owned energy apparatus, including Pemex, the Energy Secretariat, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and state authorities. Gord was also the founder and principal of the project development firm, PYPER International Inc.

Gordon also supports financial lending institutions in evaluating business proposals and providing ongoing monitoring services and high-level representation across all business sectors in Mexico. He has expertise in analyzing and preparing public bids in Mexico, developing market entry strategies, performing operational due diligence, and developing projects involving multiple stakeholders. Combining technical engineering expertise with an acute knowledge of doing business in Mexico, Gordon provides both the relationships and know-how necessary for success in Mexico.