CGG appoints Zurquiyah as new CEO

CGG, France’s seismic contractor said it has appointed Sophie Zurquiyah as the company’s new CEO effective April 26.

Zurquiyah was previously chief operating officer (COO) and senior executive vice president in charge of the GGR segment, technology and global operational excellence.

She joined CGG in 2013 after 22 years in the oilfield services industry, working for Schlumberger in global executive positions ranging from business, operations, functional to technology, based in France, the United States and Brazil.

She is a graduate from École Centrale de Paris, holds a master in Numerical analysis from the University of Paris VI (UPMC) and a master in Aerospace engineering from the University of Colorado.

Rémi Dorval, CGG chairman said “The Board is convinced that with Sophie, CGG will get a CEO with a strong knowledge of the company and the industry that will be able to lead the CGG Group successfully for years to come. Sophie will take office at the end of the next general meeting on April 26. Until then, the group remains managed by Jean-Georges.”