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Charles Ruigrok
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Why you need to know him:
Right now, Syncrude Canada produces more synthetic crude oil from oilsands than any
other company. This joint venture is also Canada’s single largest source of crude oil.
Charles Ruigrok has been at its helm since 2003, after a long career with Imperial Oil.
Under his leadership, Syncrude completed the largest expansion in its history.
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