Executive Committee
The Saint John LNG Executive Committee is made up of representatives who are highly experienced in global energy projects
and who bring a wealth of experience and talent to contribute to running a safe, efficient LNG terminal.
Martin Ugarte
GENERAL MANAGER OF SAINT JOHN LNG
Martin Ugarte is Saint John LNG’s General Manager, bringing extensive experience and leadership to the role. Previously, Martin served as Operations Manager of the facility since 2008, playing a crucial role in its start up and development over the years.
With nearly 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Martin has a strong background in operations, process engineering, advanced control and optimization. This expertise allows him to navigate the complexities of the industry effectively and implement strategies that enhance efficiency and performance. Committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, Martin values collaboration and fosters a supportive environment that empowers team members.
Martin’s educational background in engineering and business administration gives a solid foundation for leading the team and achieving the company’s strategic objectives. His family has proudly called the Greater Saint John area home since 2008 and are pleased to be a part of this community.
Laura Rejon
VICE PRESIDENT OF REPSOL ENERGY NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION, HEAD OF REPSOL´S WHOLESALE AND TRADING FOR NATURAL GAS & LNG
Laura Rejon is Head of Repsol´s Wholesale & Trading for Natural Gas and LNG and also serves as VP of Repsol Energy North America Corporation. In this role, she leads Repsol’s natural gas monetization and commercialization business, with an active presence in NA and Europe.
In her 20+ years’ experience in the energy industry, Laura has served in a variety of roles including 3 years of direct exposure to the NA gas business, Finance, Internal Audit, Credit Risk and Investor Relations. She previously led Repsol’s Credit Risk Division with more than 1 million counterparties, and held the position of CFO for Dynasol, a joint venture between Repsol’s Chemical Business and Grupo Kuo in Mexico.
Laura earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Alcala de Henares University in Spain and a Master’s in International Business from Copenhagen Business School in Denmark.
Dan Rowe, CPA, CA
Reporting Manager, Gas Trading North America
Dan joined the Repsol group in 2009, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration from Acadia University, and Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Prior to joining Repsol, Dan gained financial experience through audit, tax, and financial advisory while articling with Ernst & Young, and later as a manager in the Assurance and Business Advisory practice with Grant Thornton.
During his time with Repsol, Dan has held various management roles within the North America Gas Trading businesses, responsible for accounting, tax, treasury, management reporting, and economic modelling. Dan also acts as a Director for multiple Canadian Repsol entities as well as a local Not for Profit organization.
Dan and his wife Samantha have three children, all active in various sports such as hockey, soccer, and baseball. They also enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, camping and many other outdoor adventures.