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49 www.ceotodaymagazine.com CEO Today Global Awards 2019 Canada GARY S. GUIDRY CEO of GRAN TIERRA ENERGY INC. FIRM PROFILE Gran Tierra Energy Inc. together with its subsidiaries (“Gran Tierra”) is a company focused on oil and gas exploration and production in Colombia.The Company’s common shares trade on the NYSE American, the London Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols GTE.Gran Tierra believes in creating value for all of our stakeholders through oil and gas exploration and production, capitalizing on the global operating experience of our team. We are building a record of success in Colombia in a transparent, safe, secure and responsible way. Company Snapshot Gran Tierra is a publicly listed, independent international exploration and production company with onshore oil production focused in Colombia. Gran Tierra had W.I. production of 36,170 BOEPD in Q3 2018 and has 2020 forecasted W.I. production of ~50,000 BOEPD based on 2P forecast1 Production is 100% oil and >90% operated by Gran Tierra Achieved 283% 2P reserves replacement in 2017 Core assets located in the Middle Magdalena and Putumayo Basins. Middle Magdalena: Acordionero field and other minor properties; Q3 production of 18,885 BOEPD (W.I.) at Acordionero; exciting appraisal drilling program at Ayombero in Q4 2018 Putumayo: Dominant land position in this highly prospective, underexplored basin; 1.1mm gross acres New management team assumed leadership of the business in 2015 and transformed the portfolio through acquisitions and organic development. Currently operating an internally funded development and exploration program focused on organic growth Gran Tierra’s approach to Corporate Social Responsibility has been developed and modified to reflect the CSR pillars set out in the Canadian Government’s publication: “Doing Business the Canadian Way: A Strategy to Advance Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada’s Extractive Sector Abroad”. Gran Tierra’s approach to CSR is reflected by the company’s commitment to: Respect for Human Rights including compliance with the Voluntary Principles on Human Rights and Security. Transparency and honesty in our business, including compliance with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). ABOUT GARY S. GUIDRY Gary is a professional engineer and has more than 35 years of experience developing and maximizing assets in the international oil and gas industry. Mr. Guidry has direct experience managing large, international projects, including assets in Latin America, Africa, the Middle-East and Asia. Most recently Mr. Guidry was the President and CEO of Caracal Energy, a London Stock Exchange listed Company with operations in Chad, Africa. He held that position from mid-2011 until the Company was acquired by Glencore plc for $1.8 billion in mid-2014. In 2014, Mr. Guidry was awarded the Oil Council Executive of the Year award for his leadership role with Caracal. Prior to Caracal, Mr. Guidry was the President and CEO of Orion Oil and Gas (TSX listed), which operated in western Canada from mid-2009 until mid-2011 when it was sold. From May 2005 until December 2008, he was the President and CEO of Tanganyika Oil Company (TSX listed) which operated in Syria and Egypt. Prior to Tanganyika, Mr. Guidry was CEO of Calpine Natural Gas Trust. Mr. Guidry is an Alberta- registered Professional Engineer and a member of APEGA. He received a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1980.