Afshean Talasaz

Afshean Talasaz is a seasoned professional in technology and data management, currently serving as Senior Vice President - OE&I and Chief Technology & Data Officer at Colonial Pipeline Company since March 2023. Prior to this role, Afshean held the position of Director of Digital Innovation & Enterprise Architecture at Magellan Midstream Partners, where leadership encompassed digital innovation and data-related functions. Previous experience includes key roles at Vital Energy and Chesapeake Energy, contributing significantly in corporate planning, performance, and data science. Afshean's educational background includes an MBA and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Central Oklahoma, certification in Lean Six Sigma, and a certificate in Machine Learning from the University of Washington.