As the Sales and Support Manager for South America at Interwell, I play a pivotal role in driving the company's strategic expansion and solidifying its market presence across the region. I engage directly with National Oil Companies (NOCs) and International Oil Companies (IOCs), nurturing key relationships with major clients such as Petrobras, YPF, and Repsol. My leadership aligns with Interwell’s global strategy to target emerging markets and engage in significant global projects, establishing the company as the premier provider of Plug & Abandonment (P&A), Completions, and Interventions technology across South America.I have successfully initiated operations from the ground up in multiple South American countries, establishing legal entities, recruiting and training local personnel, and creating a robust network of agents and operational bases, even in remote and logistically challenging areas. My strategic acumen has enabled the successful registration of the company with pivotal local clients, winning major tenders, and effectively positioning Interwell for substantial market expansion.These efforts have culminated in an impressive Year-Over-Year revenue growth exceeding 100%, demonstrating my effective blend of strategic insight and operational excellence. My proactive approach and deep regional expertise have not only driven project successes but also ensured robust and continuous business activity, laying a solid foundation for Interwell's sustained growth and success in South America.

As the Sales and Support Manager for Brazil, interacts with the NOC and IOCs in the Country, to develop business, strategically position the company, and become the preferred P&A, Completions, and Interventions Technology Provider. The focused efforts are in alignment with the Company's Global Strategy, to participate in Key Developing Countries and areas, where the major Global Projects are taking place. Interwell's increased focus on Brazil is the result of several years of interaction that has now translated into consistent business activity and involvement in key offshore projects. His contributions to the company registration with local clients, local representative establishment, winning of major tenders, local personnel recruitment, and training, have positioned Interwell for success in the next years.

As the Sales and Support Manager for Latin America, interacts with Global Clients, Agents and Government Agencies, to understand needs and be able to deliver tailored made solutions for the highly complex applications. In this role, the goal is to increase region awareness of the Interwell Brand, enhance existing Business Relations, Increase Client Base and displace underperforming technologies, though the used of Proven and Innovative Technologies.

• Led a team in developing innovative strategies for Recruitment, Business Development, and Consulting in the Financial Services Sector.• Implemented training programs to develop industry leaders in the Insurance, Investment, and Mortgage industries.• Increased revenue by optimizing operations and fostering growth in the company.

As the IDS Manager focused on Business Development in Latin America, I spearhead strategic market entry and expansion efforts, successfully introducing upstream product providers into the Latin American market. My key achievements include securing exclusive representation for leading upstream product providers and forging robust partnerships with local companies servicing National Oil Companies (NOCs) and major operators. This role leverages my specialized knowledge in international procurement within the oil and gas sector, where I have effectively managed and executed projects across key markets including Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, and Argentina. My strategic approach and deep regional understanding have consistently resulted in significant business growth and enhanced market presence.

Management of all O&G Wellbore Downhole Completions Business in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia Mainland and offshore, including Sakhalin Island and all former USSR Countries surrounding the Caspian Sea. Position entails the management of a widely geographically spread organization, that attends both major NOCs and IOCs in the Russia Caspian Market, while developing the next generation of local talent. The position also requires the preservation of existing business and development of new business, in a complex low price of oil Market, compliance of strong regulations and steering through tough market dynamics.

Successfully introducing Companies in Latin America, securing the representation oftwo north American companies in the Downhole Completions and Communicationssector, which are in process of signing contracts with two mayor NOCs. In addition tothis, managing a PDVSA Gas Contract, through a commercial alliance, withestimated revenues in excess of US$ 6 MM, margins of 40+%, while trying tomaintain DSO less than 90 days.

Responsible for all regional Operations, Sales and Marketing efforts in Latin America. Main responsibilities are associated to the continued growth of the Packers Plus technology deployment in Latin America, contribute to the Innovation and development of New Technologies to maximize Oil and Gas Recovery for Operators in Central and South America. During the role, achieved the construction of a LA organization and established commercial relationships with Agents/ Representatives in key countries, enabling sales and growth, sponsored the PPES First Technology Seminar in Brazil and published several key technology application articles on JPT, Brasil Energia and Petroquimica Magazine.

Responsible for all Operations in the South – Southeast (SSE) Area in Brazil, predominately offshore operations, covering the following services and product segments: Subsea (Drill Pipe Riser, Wet Christmas Tree), Tubular Running Services (TRS; Hydraulic and Mechanical Tongs, Casing Running Services, Rig Mechanization and Automation), Drilling and Rental Tools (Drill Pipe, HWDP, BOPs, Drilling Accessories), Artificial Lift Systems, Directional Drilling (Drilling, MWD and LWD), Slim Hole Mining Logging, Wellbore Construction (Liner Hangers, Multilateral, Cladding and Screens) and Intervention (Cased Hole Completions, Fishing, Thru Tubbing and Reentry, Flow Control, Workover Systems), Secure Drilling Services (Controlled Pressure Drilling and Testing) and Mud Logging. In addition to these Product Lines, managed and directed all supporting areas and segments: Health, Safety and Environment, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Human Resources, Finance, Inventory, General Services, Logistics, and more. Traditional Geographic areas correspond to the Santos and Rio de Janeiro states, which are south and southeast states of the country. A multi million dollar Operation, with an employee base of 900 people. Some of the responsibilities are: actively manage and grow revenue stream, cost control and approval (P&L Management), implementation and control of all HSSE policies and programs, consolidation and final construction of Weatherford’s biggest Operational Facility in the Hemisphere (in process), standardization of processes: management, sales, costing and revenue generation, personnel recruitment, succession planning and personnel development, Enterprise Excellence, inventory tracking and safeguarding improvements, improvement in Compliance, promote market share gain and introduction of new technologies in the area, analyze and plan from the P&L adequate financial activities to reduce NCE and increase profitability, fiscal year plan preparation and more.

Responsible for all Operations in West Venezuela for the Corporation, covering the following service and product segments: Artificial Lift Systems (PCP, HYD Pumping, Mech Pumping, RRL, Gas Lift, Production Optimization, etc.), Directional Drilling (Directional, MWD and LWD), Wireline Logging (OH and CH), Wellbore Construction and Intervention (Fishing, TRS, Drillign Tools, DWC, LH and CMT Products), Core Laboratories, Secure Drilling Services (Controlled Pressure Drilling and Testing), Screen Manufacturing and Mud Logging. Geographic areas corresponded to the Zulia, Falcon, Trujillo, Merida, Barinas and Apure States, which are the North/ central West states of the country. A Multi Million dollar Operation, with an employee base of more thatn 400 people located throughout the different areas. Some of the responsibilities are: implementation and control of all HSSE policies and programs, consolidation and final construction of a single district base, standardization of processes: management, sales, costing and revenue generation, personnel recruitment, succession planning and personnel development, reinstating the Enterprise Excellence Program, inventory tracking and safeguarding improvements, improvement in Legal and Corporate Compliance, promote market share gain and introduction of new technologies in the area, analyze and plan from the P&L adequate financial activities to reduce NCE and increase profitability, fiscal year plan preparation, proper identification of financial risks and generating actions in regards to the Country Devaluation and inflation increase, promoted the implementation of CODI/ ETAD as a mean to acquire US$ in country.

Position involved leading the West Venezuela Sales and Account Management team, handling all of the accounts for western Venezuela, with NOC, MOC and IOC companies. TAM is estimated in excess of US$ 300M, with a considerable share in the market by BHI. The position is an initial effort to consolidate the Marketing and Sales groups for all BHI Product Lines (formerly known as Divisions); INTEQ, BOT, BA, BPC, CEN and HCC. In this role, he will deploy all of the Strategic Sales Tools and Resources to position his employer in a leading role within the market.

As the Region Sales Process Champion, trained and certified in Miller Heiman Sales Processes, in particular in Strategic Selling, Large Account Management, Sales Funnel REview and Manager's Coaching of the Sales Funnel. Responsible for leading commercial and economic relations for clients in the region, such as PDVSA, Petrobras, Repsol YPF, PEMEX and others. No direct reports in this role. Some of the successes are: HWU Contract for BHI in West Venezuela, which was achieved by the use of the Miller Heiman Strategic Selling Tools, with an estimated value of US$ 12 MM a year, introduction of a New Sand Control Technology in Brazil, with Petrobras Marlim Sul, with revenues of US$ 1MM and others. Also certified in the delivery of Internal Courses of these tools for his employer. The use of the MH tools allowed to systematically attack business opportunities and increase success ratios, by applying proven sales processes and techniques.

LAO Region Training Manager, equivalent to an HR Region Manager II, is responsible for the administration of the Region Training Centers, dedicated to the Technical Education of over 700 employees from Mexico through Argentina / South Cone. The position requires the administration of a small group of Latin trainers as well as the use of International trainers, predominantly from the US. Most of the activities revolve around proper management of resources and constant interaction with the client base, to properly structure training activities, oriented to improve regional Operational / Financial performance. This is a temporary assignment, to complement Operational and Management background, in order to project to higher ranking positions.

Responsible for the marketing and sales efforts for Baker Oil Tools in Venezuela, with revenues in excess of US$ 50 MM a year, average growth of 27% per year. Supervised 2 Business Development Managers and has dotted line direct reports of 2 Marketing Coordinators and 15 Sales Engineers in the Country. Functions range from Strategic Business Development, Plan and Revenue Preparation, Focal point for Client Contacts throughout Venezuela, New Technology Introduction, Seminar and Customer Presentations as well as Oilfield related events, etc. In addition to this, maintained the previous role as Latin America’s Sales Process Champion.

Coordinated 10 Engineers for the Completion, Workover and Fishing Services segment. The group was the Engineering, Sales and Marketing unit of the BOT service business. Primary focus is to serve as focal point for all new technology implementation, sales and marketing strategies, customer interactions and engineering of all BOT Services. Other responsibilities related to the job are: review of financials, SAP, HSE, QAQC, Sabanes Oxley, etc, for the BOT product lines. Revenues were doubled during this period, from US$ 12MM a year, to US$ 25 MM year, with profitability increases from 18 to 34 % PBT.

Managed all activities for the Drilling and Evaluations product Lines (Directional Drilling, MWD, LWD, Coring, Survey and Mud Logging) with direct P&L responsibility, managing all operations, financials, HSE, QAQC, etc, for the Drilling, MWD and Coring in the east. Most of the activities were oriented to the optimum development and delivery of service in each of these areas. Participated in all HSE, Marketing, Value Selling, ISO, Employee Recognition, New Technology Introduction, Tender Preparation and Engineering support initiatives for all the divisions mentioned above. One of the major accomplishments was the successful deployment of the 1st RCLS AutoTrak application in Latin America. Had a total of 10 direct reports with supervision over 60 people. Revenues were in excees of US$ 10 MM year.

Managed all operations for the Directional Drilling, LWD, MWD and Coring product lines, with shared P&L responsibility with the Country Manager. Directly responsible of 10 Drilling and Evaluations Supervisors and over 120 people, which included shop, office personnel and field operators. Most of the activities are oriented to budget preparation/ compliance and the optimum development and delivery of service throughout the entire country. Responsible of all HSE, Marketing, Value Selling, ISO, Employee Recognition, New Technology Introduction, Tender Preparation, Engineering and other support initiatives for all the divisions mentioned above. Revenues were in excess of US$ 20 MM year.

Responsibilities were mainly related to the successful management of the Venezuelan MWD Division, with direct P&L reponsability, with an average of twelve rigs and revenues of excess of ten million dollars per year. Revenues were approximately US$ 10 MM year, with 40 Operators as direct reports with dotted line to 30 shop technicians. During this period, all field and office Operations were converted to fully local employees, in order to improve profitability.