Lance Mortlock

Keynote Speaker | Calgary, Alberta

Strategic Leadership Expert
Scenario Planning | Future Readiness & Long Term Resilience

Lance Mortlock Expertise Leadership, Transformation, Innovation & Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Business Growth, Resilience & Adversity, Peak Performance, Personal Leadership and Personal Growth.

Lance Mortlock

About Lance Mortlock

Dr. Lance Mortlock is the Managing Partner, Industrials & Energy Canada at Ernst & Young (EY), with strategic advisory experience across 200 projects for 82 clients in 11 countries. He has led work with executive teams across energy, utilities, aerospace, infrastructure, and government sectors. Dr. Mortlock is a published strategist, energy industry expert, and host of EY Canada’s Energy Drivers Podcast. He holds a BA from Exeter, an MBA from Cardiff, a Doctorate from the University of Calgary, and executive certificates from Stanford and MIT.

Lance Mortlock Videos

Why a Vibrant Energy Industry Matters

Plan for Multiple Futures with Scenario Planning: Lance Mortlock on Ho

Lance Mortlock on Predicting the Future

Lance Mortlock Interviews & Podcasts

Energy, Environmental Groups Strike Hopeful Tone After Liberal Federal

Varcoe: with Trans Mountain Expansion Built, It's Lng Canada's Turn to

'failure of Alberta to Act' Boosts Need for National Energy Plan: Expe

Lance Mortlock: Why is Strategy Vital in a Risky World?

Lance Mortlock: Disaster Proof: How to Prepare for Multiple Futures

Navigating Geopolitical Risks for Canadian Trade

LANCE MORTLOCK BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Lance Mortlock is the Managing Partner, Industrials & Energy Canada at EY and has provided strategic services on ~200 projects to more than ~80 clients in 11 countries. Lance has worked with the C-suite at leading national and international oil and gas, power and utility, mining, manufacturing, aerospace, infrastructure, and government and public sector organizations.

Bringing a broad set of strategic skills and experiences, Dr. Lance Mortlock helps clients solve some of their most complex strategic problems. Areas of support and experience include corporate and business unit strategy and planning, strategy execution, market opportunity assessment, merger and transaction integration and carve-outs ($60B in deals completed), cost management, transformation, innovation, business management systems, process improvement, enterprise risk management, organization performance, design & effectiveness, and change management.

Dr. Lance Mortlock has authored +45 points of view on various essential business topics. Lance is an expert in Canada’s energy trends and market dynamics, with over 100 citations across multiple industry publications, national and international newspapers, and BNN. Lance is also an opinion columnist, and external advisory board member for CEOWORLD magazine, and a writer for Chief Executive Magazine.

His first book, Disaster Proof: Scenario Planning for Post-Pandemic Future focuses on today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, and how unforeseen challenges can disrupt operations and threaten organizational stability. To navigate an increasingly volatile world, it’s imperative to anticipate potential risks and develop robust strategies. Released in 2021 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Disaster Proof offers a comprehensive guide to mastering scenario planning, enabling organizations to build resilience and thrive amidst uncertainty.​ Embrace the power of scenario planning and equip your organization to not only withstand disruptions but also to seize opportunities in the post-pandemic age.

His second and more recent best-selling book released in 2025 is called, Outside In, Inside Out: Unleashing the Power of Business Strategy in Times of Market Uncertainty. Outside In, Inside Out is the essential guide for leaders navigating today’s complex challenges. In his book, Lance offers a timely and practical blueprint to help business leaders turn uncertainty into opportunity. With a fresh approach to strategy, Lance introduces a groundbreaking approach to strategy that balances external market intelligence (outside-in) with internal organizational resilience and execution capabilities (inside-out), providing the tools needed to lead effectively in volatile times with impact.

Lance has an undergraduate degree from Exeter University, an MBA from Cardiff Business School, and a Doctorate from the University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business. He is a Certified Management Consultant, a Certified Change Management Professional, a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and a Project Management Professional. Lance completed a LEAD certificate in Corporate Innovation at Stanford GSB, advanced strategy at INSEAD, and an AI certificate from MIT. Lance also completed Harvard Business School’s high-performance leadership program. Lance is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business, and sits on the business administration management advisory committee for the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Dr. Lance Mortlock also served on the board of the Canadian Energy and Climate Nexus, contributing to policy and strategy discussions focused on building sustainable energy systems aligned with climate imperatives. He is certified by IDEO in innovation and human-centered design.

 

 

Lance Mortlock Topic Presentations

Lance Mortlock Calgary, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Outside In, Inside out

Disaster Proof

The Future of Your Organization: Strategy, Innovation, and Transition

Foresight to Strategy : Navigating the Future with Confidence

Leading Organizational Change: Structure, Culture, and Strategic Alignment

Design Thinking: Human Centered Design for Strategic Innovation

Strategic Leadership in Times of Change

Lance Mortlock Books & Articles

Disaster Proof: Scenario Planning for a Post-pandemic Future
Disaster Proof: Scenario Planning for a

A BLUEPRINT FOR FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, unforeseen challenges can disrupt operations...

Outside In, Inside Out: Unleashing the Power of Business Strategy in Times of Market Uncertainty
Outside In, Inside Out: Unleashing the Power of

Technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, climate change, and global geopolitical events are some drivers of rapidly...

Communicate to Captivate: Elevating Strategy Execution Success
Communicate to Captivate: Elevating Strategy

Bill Gates once said, “Like a human being, a company has to have an internal communication mechanism, a ‘nervous system,’ to...

Crafting Cohesion: the Tapestry of Effective Merger Integration
Crafting Cohesion: the Tapestry of Effective

Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Having been involved in numerous deals, I’ve learned...

How to Build Canada’s Energy Transition Action Plan
How to Build Canada’s Energy Transition Action

With less than 30 years left to meet net-zero targets and the impetus to decarbonize and address climate change looming, Canada must act...

Canada Needs to Seize a Global Lng Export Opportunity
Canada Needs to Seize a Global Lng Export

Lance Mortlock is managing partner, energy and resources at EY Canada. As global energy markets shift dramatically, Canada is presented...

Lance Mortlock Speaking Testimonials

"Dr. Lance Mortlock delivers profound insights and practical strategy frameworks that elevate leaders and sharpen organizational focus.  "

Jad Shimaly

Global Managing Partner Client Service
EY

"Dr. Lance Mortlock offers the ultimate strategy presentation for excelling in a business world fraught with risk, disruption, and uncertainty.  "

Jon McKenzie

President & CEO
Cenovus Energy

"Dr. Lance Mortlock’s strategic foresight simplifies and prioritizes what matters most in creating long-term value.  "

Jonathan Price,

President & CEO
Teck Resources

"Essential strategic thinking from Dr. Lance Mortlock for anyone seeking to thrive in today’s fast-changing marketplace.  "

Randy Pettipas

CEO
Global Public Affairs

"A refreshing take on leadership and strategy—Dr. Lance Mortlock’s presentation emphasizes adaptability, clarity, and resilience.  "

Rob Palmer

Executive Vice President & CFO
Porter Airlines

"Dr. Lance Mortlock’s strategic insights have helped us grow our business in North America—his work drives real impact.    "

Mick Fitzpatrick

Managing Director
North America, Murphy Group

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