TGS has embarked on a significant new phase in its 43-year history with the completion of its merger with PGS.
The company has also unveiled its new executive team and announced a Capital Markets Day on August 29, 2024.
Enhanced Capabilities for the Energy Sector
The merger of TGS and PGS creates a formidable presence in the energy sector, bolstering its capabilities to support energy exploration and production globally.
As the industry evolves, TGS is strategically positioned to serve the entire energy market with more comprehensive and advanced solutions.
Leveraging Combined Resources and Expertise
This integration will enable TGS to harness a wider pool of technological resources and expertise. This will significantly enhance the company’s operational efficiency, innovation, and customer engagement strategies.
Introducing the New TGS Executive Team
The newly formed executive team at TGS combines the strengths of both companies, bringing together a diverse range of experience and perspectives. The team includes:
- Kristian Johansen, CEO (Houston): With extensive leadership and industry knowledge, Kristian will continue to spearhead TGS’s strategic initiatives.
- Sven Borre Larsen, CFO (Oslo): Leveraging over 20 years of financial management experience in the energy sector, Sven will oversee financial strategies for market leadership and sustainable growth.
- Rob Adams, EVP Operations (Oslo): Rob’s 25+ years of experience in the seismic industry will be instrumental in overseeing project delivery and operational excellence for offshore operations and data acquisition technologies.
- Whitney Eaton, EVP Sustainability and Communication (Houston): Whitney will continue to drive TGS’s sustainability and communication strategies, leading the marketing, sustainability, and compliance teams.
- Wadii El Karkouri, EVP Imaging and Technology (Houston): Wadii’s 25+ years of leadership experience in energy and technology will drive innovation in seismic processing, data analytics, and digitalization.
- David Hajovsky, EVP Multi-client (Houston): With over 15 years in the energy sector, David will oversee TGS’s global multi-client strategies and initiatives.
- Carel Hooijkaas, EVP New Energy Solutions (Houston): Carel will lead TGS’s New Energy Solutions, including wind, solar, CCS, 4C Offshore, and Prediktor.
- Nathan Oliver, EVP Contract (Houston): Nathan’s three-decade-long career in energy will guide TGS’s contract acquisition strategies.
- Kristin Omreng, EVP People and Culture (Oslo): Kristin will lead initiatives to enhance TGS’s people and culture strategies, drawing on her nearly 20 years of HR and organizational development experience.
- Tana Pool, EVP Legal (Houston): Tana will continue to provide strategic legal guidance, supporting TGS’s operations and growth.
A Vision for the Future
CEO Kristian Johansen emphasized that this merger is more than a combination of two companies. It represents a blending of strengths, uniting financial performance, customer service, operational excellence, technology, and innovation.
The new executive team is poised to advance these capabilities with a fresh strategic vision, delivering greater value to customers and shareholders. The new brand identity reflects TGS’s commitment to being a strategic partner for energy companies worldwide, providing insights and solutions for today’s challenges and anticipating those of tomorrow.