Barry Yip

Barry is one of the original founders of the Asian Professional Network of Calgary (APNC), a volunteer organization with its mission to enhance the presence and influence of diverse and inclusive leaders who embrace cultural differences, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.  

With over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and a public accounting firm, and having worked in Edmonton, Denver, and Calgary, Barry has a wealth of experience interacting and working with diverse employers, colleagues and peers in various roles. 

He currently is a Director of Business Development at the multinational oil and gas company ConocoPhillips where he was also involved in creating the Asian Canadian Network, one of ConocoPhillips Canada’s employee affinity groups.  He has acquired a wide range of experience in various roles over his career including mergers and acquisitions, investment appraisal, risk analysis, tax and auditing.    

Originally from Edmonton but now residing in Calgary, Barry is a graduate of the University of Alberta’s School of Business. 

As a first generation of Chinese heritage born in Canada, he continues to be the bridge between his parents and grandparents’ culture and traditions and shares that with his wife and two boys.  Barry enjoys golfing, walking his crazy wiggle-butt Australian shepherd and continued pursuit of all things food.