Wallan Pessanha

About Wallan Pessanha

Bachelor of Engineering degree in Petroleum Engineering, over 20 years of experience at Baker Hughes in the Drilling and Completion Fluids area both from the Technical, Sales and Management side in Deep and Ultra Deepwater operation as well as onshore operation. Self-motivated professional able to operate in both individual and team-based capacities. Extensive experience in global technical and project support, being familiar with most types of wells, drilling rigs, and drilling and completions fluids, and Fluid Environmental Services and extensive knowledge in implementing Drilling Fluid solutions, with strong leadership skills.

Experience

1. Ofse Area Director - Alaska & East Coast Canada

   Baker Hughes

   Oct 2024 — Present · Anchorage, AK, US

   Acting as the critical point of contact for the company in Alaska, taking ownership of company initiatives.Working in conjunction with Baker Hughes Product Teams on identifying trends and defining priorities of public policy shaping it with the relevant external organizations and their stakeholders. Leading growth in the Alaska market together with the businesses\' leadership teams; developing long term business strategies. Establishing alliances, partnerships, customer programs and diverse channels to promote the company in Alaska. Being an inspiring coach and role model for growing the Alaska leadership; develop local resources for future leadership by further building an organization that would attract and retain individuals with the highest competencies. Ensuring compliance with regional laws and drive compliance with Baker Hughes integrity policies and practices. Acting as the critical point of contact for the company in Alaska, taking ownership of company initiatives. Working in conjunction with Baker Hughes Product Teams on identifying trends and defining priorities of public policy shaping it with the relevant external organizations and their stakeholders. Leading growth in the Alaska market together with the businesses\' leadership teams; developing long term business strategies. Establishing alliances, partnerships, customer programs and diverse channels to promote the company in Alaska. Being an inspiring coach and role model for growing the Alaska leadership; develop local resources for future leadership by further building an organization that would attract and retain individuals with the highest competencies. Ensuring compliance with regional laws and drive compliance with Baker Hughes integrity policies and practices.