Deidre Reid
About Deidre Reid
Deidre Reid is the Manager of Corporate Affairs at Chevron in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with extensive experience in social performance and community engagement roles within the company.
Current Role at Chevron
Deidre Reid is currently serving as the Manager of Corporate Affairs at Chevron in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She oversees the company’s corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Her role involves managing relationships with various stakeholders, including government bodies, industry partners, and local communities. This position leverages her extensive experience and makes her a key figure in Chevron’s public affairs efforts.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Deidre Reid has held numerous positions at Chevron over the years. From 2001 to 2004, she was a Community Affairs Representative. From 2005 to 2007, she served as the Manager of Media Relations and Community Affairs. She then moved on to become the Manager of Policy, Government, and Public Affairs from 2007 to 2012, a role she resumed in 2012 for nearly a year in Houston, Texas. From 2013 to 2019, she was the Kitimat LNG Social Investment Manager, followed by her roles in Social Performance from 2017 to 2020. She then became the Social Performance Team Lead from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Deidre Reid holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and International Relations from The University of British Columbia, where she studied from 1986 to 1990. She also pursued further studies at Simon Fraser University. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her roles in corporate affairs and public relations.
Key Contributions
During her time at Chevron, Deidre Reid led several pivotal initiatives. She played a major role in developing Chevron's indigenous engagement strategy, significantly enhancing relationships with local communities. She was integral to the crisis management team during the 2013 Alberta floods. Additionally, she developed a social investment program that facilitated over $2 million in community development projects. She has also authored internal white papers on best practices for government relations and risk management communications.
Awards and Mentorship
In recognition of her contributions, Deidre Reid received the Chevron Excellence Award for outstanding performance in corporate affairs and community engagement in 2018. She is actively involved in mentoring young professionals through Chevron's internal mentorship program, sharing her extensive knowledge and experience to help shape the next generation of leaders in public affairs.