Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> August 21, 2000
CRAIG W. STEWART joined Amoco Canada's Land Department in 1976, after
graduating from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor's degree in
Economics. He then worked at Siebens Oil & Gas Ltd., and Dome Petroleum
Limited until joining Poco Petroleums Ltd. in 1981 as Land Manager. In
1983 he was promoted to Vice President, Land and in 1985 to Vice
President, Land and Marketing. He held the position of Senior Vice
President throughout 1991 during which time he was responsible for
Marketing, Operations and Corporate Development. In September 1992 Mr.
Stewart became President and Chief Operating Officer as well as a
Director of Poco Petroleums Ltd. From August 11, 1993 until October
1999, when Poco was sold to Burlington Resources, he served as the
President and Chief Executive Officer. In January 2000, he led a group
of former executives and senior management from Poco Petroleums Ltd. in
investing in Meota Resources Corp., a junior oil and gas company of
which he is currently President and Chief Executive Officer. He is a
Governor of the Glenbow Museum and the Canadian Olympic Foundation. Profile
TWST: Give us a brief overview of Meota Resources ' the company'shistory, activities, assets and the extent of your involvement in the
enterprise.
Mr. Stewart: The company itself has been