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    Girishchandra K. Saligram

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Weatherford International PLC
    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 PLC

    AM
    Arunava Mitra
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    DJM
    Desmond J. Mills
    Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
    SCW
    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