President & CEO

Mr. Atkinson has been the founder of several private and public oil and gas companies, with over 30 years of technical, executive and board of director experience. Mr. Atkinson was a founder, President and CEO of Gulf Pine Energy Partners LP (“Gulf Pine”) since 2014 (which was acquired by Southern in December 2018). Prior thereto, Mr. Atkinson was a founder and Senior Executive Officer of Athabasca Oil Corporation (“Athabasca”).

Holds a Master of Science in Engineering Degree and an Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designation.