Joanna Desjardins

Joanna Desjardins currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer at Bayou City Hemp Company, leading operations focused on growth, innovation, and operational excellence for the company's brands. Prior experience includes positions at Deloitte as a Manager and at Cenovus Energy as a Senior Specialist in Corporate Development, where significant contributions included leading a $650 million asset disposition and managing cross-functional teams. Joanna's background also features a decade at ConocoPhillips, where key roles encompassed advising on major transactions, coordinating business development strategies, and contributing to cost optimization initiatives. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance from the Haskayne School of Business and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the Schulich School of Engineering.