Viridien: Henning Berg Succeeds Sophie Zurquiyah as CEO
Viridien underwent a leadership change on Wednesday, June 3, during its mixed general meeting held in Paris. Henning Berg, who joined the geoscience specialist in March as Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to CEO, while Sophie Zurquiyah will continue as the chair of the board of directors.
New CEO from the Oil Industry
Henning Berg brings over 27 years of international leadership experience in the energy sector. He has previously held the positions of president and vice-president in four major global businesses at Schlumberger (SLB), with operational responsibilities in Europe, Africa, Russia, and the United States. His background includes managing multi-billion dollar technology portfolios, overseeing service operations and projects, as well as leading significant mergers and acquisitions integrations. He holds a master's degree in thermal energy and fluid mechanics, and a master's in oil and gas industry management.
Strategic Continuity Ensured by Sophie Zurquiyah
Sophie Zurquiyah remains as the chair of the board to ensure strategic continuity and guide the long-term vision of Viridien. She steps down from the CEO role after eight years, during which she led the company's transformation and implemented a strategy based on an 'asset-light' model and technological differentiation.
Strengthened Board of Directors
Viridien's board of directors now includes 9 members, of which 78% are independent and 44% are women. The composition of the four committees (Audit and Risk Management, Compensation, Nomination and Governance, New Business and M&A, Sustainability) remains unchanged. The general meeting also approved all resolutions, including the adoption of the social and consolidated accounts for the fiscal year 2025, the Say on Pay resolutions concerning the remuneration of corporate officers, as well as the financial delegations and authorizations to the board of directors.
