Dan McNamara was appointed Vice President of Talent, Culture & Performance in May of 2018. Prior to joining Blackstone, Dan worked in the upstream market as both a Sales Leader & HR Director with more than 15 years of strategic HR experience. Dan is a passionate culture champion who is constantly seeking innovative ways to support the incredible team at Blackstone/Nuovo. He is a CPHR designated professional who harnesses the lessons learned working in the sectors of technology, travel & tourism, and upstream oil & gas. When not supporting the growing business, Dan is busy at home trying to keep up with two young daughters and his wife, Dyana, who live in Calgary and love to travel at every opportunity.