Kanita Khaled

Kanita Khaled is a professional geophysicist (P. Geo) currently serving as the Manager of Data Capability & Systems for BHP Exploration, based in Toronto, Canada. Kanita leads a global team of data professionals and geoscientists with responsibility for designing and implementing BHP Exploration’s geoscience data vision. Kanita joined BHP in in 2022 where she has spearheaded multiple large scale projects on developing data governance protocols and state-of-the-art data platforms for BHP’s vast geoscience datasets. Kanita has formerly held Geophysicist and Project Manager roles with Seequent (Bentley), Geotech Airborne Ltd, ESG Solutions and Teranga Gold Corporation. Kanita brings a diverse background and knowledge of geology, geophysics, technology, and data applied to both mining and petroleum industries. Kanita was the President (2022-2023) and executive member of the Canadian Exploration Geophysics Society (2021-2024). Kanita currently sits on the PGO Geophysics Committee.