Dr. Harrie Vredenburg
About Dr. Harrie Vredenburg
Haskayne School of Business
Dr. Harrie Vredenburg is a prominent figure at the Haskayne School of Business, where he serves as Professor of Strategy and holds the prestigious Suncor Chair in Strategy and Sustainability. He has contributed significantly to the academic community since joining the faculty in 1989. Dr. Vredenburg is notably the founder of the Global Energy Executive MBA program and served as its Academic Director from 2010 to 2018. His expertise encompasses competitive strategy, innovation, and corporate governance within the global energy and natural resource industries.
Academic Roles and Responsibilities
Dr. Harrie Vredenburg holds multiple academic positions across several institutions. He is a Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary and an International Research Fellow at the Saïd Business School at Oxford University. Previously, he taught at McGill University before his long-standing tenure at the University of Calgary. He also co-founded the MSc program in Sustainable Energy Development and was its Academic Director from 1996 to 2006.
Corporate Governance and Directorships
Dr. Harrie Vredenburg has extensive experience in corporate governance. He is currently Chair of the Board of Directors of TERIC Power Ltd and serves as a Director for Prairie Thunder Resources Ltd. Additionally, he is a member of the advisory board of Proton Technologies Canada Inc. His previous directorships include serving at Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd. from 2006 to 2012 and at Kainji Resources Ltd. from 2010 to 2020.
Educational Background
Dr. Harrie Vredenburg holds an extensive educational portfolio. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in history from the University of Toronto, followed by a Master of Business Administration in international business and finance from McMaster University. He subsequently completed his Doctor of Philosophy in strategic management from the University of Western Ontario. Additionally, Dr. Vredenburg holds an ICD.D designation as a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Publications and Research Impact
Dr. Harrie Vredenburg is a leading scholar in his field, with over 50 frequently cited articles in top international journals. His research has garnered significant academic attention, with more than 8,500 citations according to Google Scholar. His scholarly contributions focus on areas such as competitive strategy, innovation, sustainable development, and corporate governance, particularly in global energy and natural resource industries.