Ross M.
Founding Advisor @Global Advisory Alliance
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WORK HISTORY
Founding Advisor @Global Advisory Alliance
Founding Advisor within a network of senior independent professionals focused on governance, sustainability, and strategic advisory.• Contribute expertise in environmental and social risk, capital discipline, and board level decision support across land intensive and resource sectors.
EDUCATION
University of Alberta
Ph.D., Environmental Sociology
University of Guelph
M.Sc., Rural Planning and Development (International)
University of Alberta
B.Sc. (with Distinction), Forestry
SKILLS
ABOUT ROSS M.
I\'m an environmental and social risk advisor with more than 25 years of experience supporting major capital projects across mining, energy, infrastructure, forestry, and nature-based assets.My work focuses on how environmental and social risk shapes project approvals and long-term asset value. I have contributed to more than 70 major projects linked to billions in capital investment across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, advising executive teams, project leaders, and investors on impact, permitting risk, stakeholder dynamics, and project readiness.My experience includes:• Leading environmental and social impact assessments• Supporting federal and provincial regulatory approvals• Assessing socioeconomic and community impacts• Designing Indigenous and stakeholder engagement strategies• Aligning field conditions with corporate and lender standards• Mentoring multidisciplinary teams and providing senior technical reviewI previously held executive leadership roles, including Vice President, HSSE and Community Engagement. I also served as Global HSSE Manager at Shell, supporting international project development and operational performance across energy and nature-based portfolios.I advise project teams and investors on environmental and social risk in complex capital projects.Based in Toronto. Worked globally.
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