After more than 20 years working at Total Group, most recently for three years as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Total E&P Canada, Jean-Michel Gires has joined cleantech venture capital firm Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital (EVC) as a venture partner based out of its Calgary office.  Chrysalix is widely backed by corporates, including Total.

Jean-Michel Gires said: “While living in Western Canada during my time with Total, I recognized the need for breakthrough innovation to realize the true…