Gaurdie Banister

Gaurdie Banister is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience across various industries. Currently serving as Chair at Russell Reynolds Associates and holding director positions at Dow, Enbridge, and previously at Tyson Foods and Bristow Group, Gaurdie has contributed to numerous committees focused on compensation, governance, and safety. As Chief Executive Officer of Different Points of View and former CEO of Aera Energy LLC, Gaurdie implemented significant health and safety improvements and received accolades for innovative practices. Additionally, a background at Shell as Vice President Technical EP for the Asia Pacific region highlighted Gaurdie's commitment to culture change and safety. Gaurdie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from South Dakota Mines.