Thu Duncan-Nguyen

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Thu Duncan-Nguyen

Thu Duncan-Nguyen
Managing Director

Professional Profile Overview

Thu Duncan-Nguyen is a seasoned business and corporate development leader with over two decades of leadership experience across the oil, gas, power, industrial, infrastructure, and construction sectors. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with some of the world’s most prominent Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies across North America and globally. Thu has cultivated a robust network of industry professionals, senior executives, and C-suite leaders, building long-standing relationships grounded in trust and mutual success. Renowned for her emotional intelligence, collaborative leadership style, and strategic acumen, she is a respected communicator whose insights consistently add value to high-impact initiatives.
In addition to her professional achievements, Thu is deeply engaged in philanthropy and community service. She has served as a proactive member of various boards and associations within the energy, construction, and legal sectors, and has contributed to numerous fundraising efforts supporting a wide range of charitable causes. Her work with organizations such as the Calgary Public Library Foundation, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and the Calgary Folk Music Association reflects her dedication to civic engagement and cultural enrichment. As an equally strong advocate for education, Thu has volunteered with local schools since 2006 and, since 2016, has sponsored multiple families at one specific Calgary school annually to ensure students and their families in need have their holiday wishes fulfilled.

 

Thu brings proven expertise, extensive industry knowledge and strategic leadership acumen that delivers significant value to KGC Consulting Services and our Clients. Leveraging a powerful network of executive relationships, deep expertise in contract management and project execution, and a results-driven mindset, she consistently enables Clients to navigate complexity, mitigate risk, and capitalize on growth opportunities. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for driving meaningful outcomes, Thu plays a vital role in elevating KGC’s ability to provide trusted, top-tier advisory services to organizations navigating complex challenges.

Expert Skill Competencies

 

Business Development with experience in Construction Services and Procurement in multiple catagories ranging from Expressions of Interest Request for Proposals and Client Engagement.

Core Expertise

  • Claims Preparation
  • Contract Management
  • Communication and Negotiation
  • Contractual Correspondence
  • Contract Administration
  • Risk Identification and Management

Project Experience

  • Oil and Gas Projects
  • Oil Sands Projects (Alberta)
  • Refinery Projects
  • Commercial and Industrial
  • Pipe Lines
  • Infrastructure

IT and Other Skills

  • Microsoft Suite
  • Presentations


Professional Designations/Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Construction Women, Consideration for Board of Directors
  • Member, Calgary Construction Association, Vancouver Construction Association, Toronto Construction Association
  • Member, Society of Construction Law, Prairies Chapter
  • Member, American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law, Forum of Dispute Resolution
  • Member, Past Volunteer, Canadian Heavy Oil Association, Event Planning & Fundraising Committee
  • Member, Women’s Infrastructure Network, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto
  • Member, Canadian Women in Energy, Calgary Chapter