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Zaher Ibrahim

Vice President, Global Sales & Commercial, Oilfield Services & Equipment, Baker Hughes, Talks about #Customer Experience #Growth #Business Strategy #EnergyStrategy
27.6 yrs experienceOil & Energy
Oct 2025

The move

MoveBaker Hughes, a GE company Baker Hughes
TitleVice President , Sales & Commercial Vice President , Global Sales & Commercial , Oil Field Services & Equipment
LocationDubai Middle East
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates Middle East
Native languageArabic
Years in UAE4.9
Total experience27.6 years
Baker Hughes headcount10,001+ employees
Baker Hughes industryEnergy Technology
Baker Hughes HQHouston, Texas
Baker Hughes typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Board MemberJan 2026 — Present
    Baker Hughes–Cactus Surface Pressure Control joint venture· Full-time
  2. Vice President , Global Sales & Commercial , Oil Field Services & EquipmentOct 2025 — Present
    Baker Hughes· Middle East· Full-time
  3. Vice President , Global Surface Pressure ControlNov 2023 — Present
    Baker Hughes· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Vice President, Europe, Middle East & AfricaMay 2022 — Oct 2023
    Baker Hughes· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Vice President, Middle East, North Africa, Turkey & IndiaJan 2021 — May 2022
    Baker Hughes
  6. Vice President, Saudi Arabia, North Gulf & East MediterraneanJan 2019 — Dec 2020
    Baker Hughes
  7. Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Arabia & BahrainJun 2018 — Jan 2019
    Baker Hughes· Saudi Arabia & Bahrain
  8. Vice President , Sales & CommercialJul 2017 — Jun 2018
    Baker Hughes, a GE company· Dubai, United arab emirates
  9. Chief Executive OfficerFeb 2015 — Jul 2017
    GE Oil & Gas· Saudi Arabia
  10. Board MemberJan 2015 — Present
    Dresser Al rushaid Company
  11. General Manager - Power Generation Services SalesOct 2011 — Jan 2015
    GE Energy· Middle East
  12. General Manager - Energy Services SalesDec 2009 — Oct 2011
    GE Energy· Saudi Arabia
  13. Portfolio ManagerJun 2007 — Dec 2009
    GE Energy· Saudi Arabia
  14. Service ManagerJun 2006 — Jun 2007
    GE Energy· Saudi Arabia
  15. Field Engineer / Technical Advisor /Project ManagerSep 2001 — Jun 2006
    GE Energy· United States, Middle east and North Africa

Education

Languages

  • English · Full professional
  • Arabic · Native or bilingual
  • French · Full professional

Top skills

Smart GridBoard level experienceSix SigmaInclusive Leadership Gas TurbinesCross-functional Team Leadership

About

Senior Energy Executive with over 25 years of global leadership experience at Baker Hughes, where I have held diverse roles spanning Global Sales & Commercial, Global Operations, Global Technology, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Regional P&L leadership. Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for driving profitable growth, leading complex transformations, and delivering long-term value for customers, shareholders, and employees alike. Currently, I serve as Vice President, Global Sales & Commercial for Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE). In this role, I shape and execute our global commercial strategy, strengthen partnerships with International and National Oil Companies, and expand market presence across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond. My focus is on delive

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