RECAF
Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd.

Gitane De Silva is a respected public policy and regulatory leader with over 20 years executive experience at the provincial, national, and international levels who is known for her deep expertise in the areas of energy, environment, trade and infrastructure. Past roles include CEO of the Canada Energy Regulator, where she was responsible for overseeing the safe operation of international and interprovincial pipelines and power lines across Canada, and Deputy Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations for Alberta. A seasoned diplomat, Gitane has extensive experience in stakeholder relations and in working across cultures. In addition to several roles at Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa, she served as Alberta's Senior Representative in Washington, D.C. and Canada's Consul General in Chicago. Gitane holds a Bachelor of Arts (International Relations) from the University of British Columbia and the ICD.D designation (Institute of Corporate Directors). She is a past recipient of The International Alliance for Women World of Difference Award.