The board of French geophysical services company Viridien has appointed Henning Berg as the company’s new CEO and director.
ViridianBerg’s Board of Directors appointed Berg to the position of CEO following the general meeting held on June 3, succeeding Sophie Zarqia, who will remain Chairman of the Board.
Zarqia joined the company in February 2013 as Senior Executive Vice President of the Geology and Geophysics Reservoirs (GGR) segment and subsequently Chief Operating Officer (COO) responsible for GGR’s business lines, global operational excellence and technology. In April 2018, she was appointed as the company’s CEO, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2025.
“I would personally like to thank all of our employees, customers and shareholders for their support over the past eight years. Serving as CEO during this pivotal period has been a privilege, as we rebuild the company and execute on our asset-light, technology-led strategy.” Glaucoma He said.
“With Henning’s experience, operational knowledge and proven leadership, combined with Viridian’s strong foundations, I am confident that the company is well positioned for continued success and long-term growth.”
Prior to joining Viridien as COO in March 2026, Berg served as President and Vice President across SLB’s four major global businesses.
“I am honored by the Board’s confidence as I prepare to lead Viridian into its next chapter. Viridian combines strong foundations, differentiated experience, a distinctive culture and exceptional teams that deliver meaningful value to customers around the world. I look forward to working alongside our employees to accelerate innovation, deepen strategic customer partnerships and unlock the company’s next phase of sustainable growth and long-term value creation.” Berg He said.
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