RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 17, 2014) – Patricia Vega is the new president and CEO of GE Oil & Gas for Latin America. She will be responsible for maintaining the prominent position assumed by the company in the oil and gas market and contributing to the development of customized solutions that meet the specific demands of customers and partners in the region.
Vega has 20 years of experience in the oil industry, including technical, operational and leadership positions in the U.S., Mexico, Colombia and Brazil. Based in Rio de Janeiro, she will lead the 5,400 employees of GE Oil & Gas in Latin America and will be responsible for developing regional capabilities.
“The big challenge is to further increase GE Oil & Gas market share in the region,” Vega said. “Today the company is the leading provider of solutions for the oil and gas industry, and the goal is to keep the strong partnerships with our customers and to continue developing technologies that complement the portfolio and meet the market needs.” GE Oil & Gas provides solutions ranging from drilling to production, as well as power generation, transportation, storage, refining, processing systems and pipeline inspection.
Previously, Vega held leadership positions at various companies in the oil and gas sector, including a role as vice president of operations and director of human resources for Latin America.
Vega has a degree in petroleum engineering from University of Santander, a master’s degree in technology development & engineering management from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Vega will assume the role of João Geraldo Ferreira, who leaves the company after seven years.
GE Oil & Gas is a provider of advanced technology equipment and services for all segments of the oil and gas industry.