Corey Riley
About Corey Riley
Corey Riley is the Regional Business Head for Northern California & US at Nikola Corporation, with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and a focus on hydrogen fueling networks.
Current Title and Position
Corey Riley is currently serving as the Regional Business Head for Northern California & US at Nikola Corporation. In this role, he focuses on the economic development of fueling stations to support Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and Hyla's hydrogen fueling network.
Previous Roles and Experience
Corey Riley possesses extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. He has held numerous roles such as Director of Hydrogen Supply Origination at Nikola Corporation, Director of Oilsands Business Development at Keyera, and VP roles at Nexen for various marketing and trading capacities. Additionally, he has served as an advisor at SAF Group and was the President & Founder of LOTAM Capital Inc.
Early Career
Corey Riley started his career in engineering, having worked as a Process Engineer and Planning Engineer at Co-op Refinery Complex. He then moved on to roles like Manager Logistics, Market Development Engineer, and Process Engineer at Suncor Energy. His early career laid a strong foundation in process engineering and logistical management within the energy sector.
Education
Corey Riley studied Chemical Engineering, earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSc. ChE) from the University of Saskatchewan. This education provided him with the technical expertise necessary to excel in various engineering and managerial roles throughout his career.
Focus Areas and Specializations
Corey Riley specializes in advocating for corporate culture, people, and robust risk management within the oil and gas industry. He has demonstrated resilience to changing market dynamics and focuses on protecting and optimizing the resource value chain. His ability to bridge cross-divisional ties and attention to individual communication styles make him adept at enhancing team dynamics.