Weatherford: Krishna Shivram Becomes New CFO, Dharmesh Mehta Becomes COO
Weatherford International Ltd. announces the appointment of Mr. Krishna Shivram as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and the promotion of Mr. Dharmesh Mehta to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 6, 2013.
Krishna Shivram, age 51, brings more than 25 years of financial and operational management experience in the oilfield service industry, working for Schlumberger Ltd in a variety of roles across the globe. Mr. Shivram, a Chartered Accountant, has extensive proven execution capabilities in financial accounting, income tax and treasury along with a strong background in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions as well as planning and analysis. Previously, he served as Vice President and Treasurer of Schlumberger Ltd. Mr. Shivram will report directly to Mr. Bernard J. Duroc-Danner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.
Dharmesh Mehta, age 47, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. His background in all aspects of Production Optimization and Artificial Lift has helped build Weatherford’s integrated Production portfolio over the last decade. In addition, his recent financial and administrative leadership in multifunctional areas, serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, has enabled Weatherford to move forward towards a position of disciplined capital efficiency. Mr. Mehta’s appointment comes as Weatherford’s current Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Peter T. Fontana, age 66, retires from Weatherford, effective December 13, 2013.
“Peter has been a true leader and trusted colleague whose considerable experience and sound management direction has been essential in building a strong operational foundation and a well-functioning operational team that will continue to help guide Weatherford into its next chapter. We are grateful and appreciative for all of Peter’s valuable contributions over the years,” said Mr. Duroc-Danner.
