Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Business and Industry

Join Erec S. Isaacson, President of ConocoPhillips Alaska, for an insightful discussion on business and industry in the Arctic. He will share his personal and professional journey, offering perspectives on what makes leadership in Alaska’s business sector unique. Isaacson will discuss his leadership style, the challenges facing industry in the Arctic, and the evolving role of resource development in the region. He will also provide valuable advice for those interested in pursuing leadership roles in business, energy, and economic development in Alaska.

🐋Event: Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Business and Industry

🐋Date: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

🐋Time: 5:30-7pm AKST

🐋Location: Schaible Auditorium or via Zoom

🐋Zoom Option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82196466138

🐋Website: https://www.uaf.edu/polisci/arctic-leadership/business-in-the-arctic.php

The Arctic Leadership Lecture Series is hosted by UAF’s and UA Southeast’s Political Science departments and the UAF Arctic and Northern Studies program.

🗣️About Erec S. Isaacson:Erec S. Isaacson is president, ConocoPhillips Alaska. 

Erec began his career with Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1986 as a geophysicist in Upstream Technology. He held various exploration and development positions in the company, including assignments in Houston, Odessa and Stavanger. 

In 2002, he became manager, New Ventures Exploration, and then transitioned to manager, Upstream Project Authorization and Performance. In 2006, he moved to Alaska where he first held the role of manager, Alaska Exploration, and later as vice president, Commercial Assets with accountability for non-operated, pipeline and Cook Inlet assets. 

In 2010, Erec assumed the role of president, Qatar, for the project completion, startup and the first year of production for the QG3 JV. He then moved to Jakarta in 2012 as president & general manager, Indonesian Business Unit. In 2016, he became vice president, Rockies Business Unit. In 2018, he became vice president, Gulf Coast BU responsible for the development and operations of the company’s Eagle Ford and offshore Gulf of Mexico assets. He assumed his current position in January 2021. 

Erec earned a Bachelor of Science degree in geophysical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines in 1986. Erec is currently Chair of the Alaska Oil & Gas Association board of directors.

Host or Publisher UAF Department of Arctic & Northern Studies