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Girishchandra K. Saligram

President and Chief Executive Officer at Weatherford International
Since October 2020
Age
53 years
Education
Holds a B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering from Bangalore University, an M.S. in Computer Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
Tenure
Joined WFRD as part of the leadership team and assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer in October 2020.

Also at Weatherford International

AM
Arunava Mitra
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
DJM
Desmond J. Mills
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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Scott C. Weatherholt
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer

About

Girishchandra K. Saligram is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Weatherford International plc, bringing extensive leadership experience to the company after assuming his current role in October 2020. At 53 years old, his guidance is supported by decades of experience and a strong record in operational management.

He earned a solid academic foundation with a B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering from Bangalore University, an M.S. in Computer Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. This diverse educational background has contributed significantly to his strategic and technical proficiency in the energy sector.

Before his tenure at Weatherford, he excelled in various senior roles, including serving as Chief Operating Officer and President, Global Services at Exterran Corporation, and holding a 20-year career with GE along with 12 years at GE Healthcare in multiple capacities. His extensive professional journey underscores a commitment to innovation and operational excellence, reinforcing his role as a transformative leader at WFRD.

$WFRD Performance Under Girishchandra K. Saligram

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Exterran CorporationSenior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (also served as President, Global Services)August 2018 - September 2020Joined in 2016; held leadership roles at Exterran
General ElectricVarious leadership roles including General Manager, Downstream Products & Services for GE Oil & Gas, leadership of GE Oil & Gas Contractual Services, and roles at GE Healthcare20 yearsHeld roles across engineering, services, operations, and commercial functions