UK-based subsea major TechnipFMC has appointed Sophie Zurquiyah , chief executive officer of French-based geophysical services company CGG, to its board of directors and audit committee.
The appointment will become effective 1 April 2021.
Zurquiyah, 54, has served as CEO at CGG since 2018. She joined CGG in 2013 and has held a succession of leadership positions; including chief operating officer as well as senior executive vice president in charge of the Geology, Geophysics and Reservoir division.
Zurquiyah began her career at Schlumberger in 1991 as a geophysicist and held a variety of executive positions, including vice president of Technology Sustaining; President, Data and Consulting Services and also chief information officer.
She also serves on the board of directors of aerospace and defense equipment supplier Safran S.A.
Doug Pferdehirt , chairman and CEO of TechnipFMC, stated: “I am delighted to welcome Sophie to the Board. She brings a depth of knowledge to our Board, established over 30 years in our industry.
“With a background in geophysics, technology, sustainability, and digital transformation, Sophie is a proven global business leader who has experience as an executive and board member with international public companies. Her skillset strengthens our Board of Directors and broadens its understanding and abilities.”