Speakers

Dr. Jeff Lukasik is currently Vice President of Subsurface at Equinor’s Competence Center International, where he leads a global team of over 780 professionals across Norway, Brazil, the US, UK, and Canada with a responsibility to provide the right subsurface capability to meet prioritized and emerging business needs. He has a Ph.D. in Geoscience and over 25 years of international experience in the oil & gas industry. He is acknowledged for his ability to lead large, diverse teams through times of complexity and change with clarity, openness, and a commitment to the development of professionals.

His career has spanned technical, operational, and corporate domains, from managing large offshore exploration programs to shaping Equinor’s global subsurface operating model. He has held key leadership roles in Brazil and Norway, including Head of the Pre-salt Centre of Excellence and Head of Global Exploration Strategy for Equinor, influencing corporate direction during pivotal industry shifts.

Beyond energy, he has served as a World/Olympic-level figure skating judge, including officiating at the 2018 Winter Olympics, and has contributed to national athlete and officials’ development programs in Canada.