Bringing over 15 years’ experience in the energy sector, David leads TGS’ global multi-client strategies and initiatives. David joined TGS in 2017 as Director of Business Development in Western Hemisphere. David served as EVP Western Hemisphere since 2021 and has held other regional VP roles managing the Latin America business and Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East and Asia Pacific business prior to becoming EVP Multi-client. Currently, David serves as a board member for the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA). Prior to joining TGS, he spent nearly nine years with PGS based in Houston, working in both the Onshore and Marine groups. David received his M.B.A. (with distinction) from Robert Gordon University in 2011 and his B.S. degree in microbiology from The University of Texas in 2005. David is a US citizen and currently resides in Houston, Texas. 

Joe has over 20 years of industry experience and more than 20 technical publications focused on depth imaging and broadband processing. He began his career as a geophysicist with Veritas DGC in 2001 before relocating to Singapore in 2007 as processing supervisor, later advancing to processing manager in 2013. In 2017, he moved to Perth to take the role of Australia Imaging Manager and APAC Regional Technology Manager for CGG.  In 2019, Joe returned to Houston to join the CGG’s multi-client new ventures team. Currently, he is SVP for EDA Americas, leading Viridien’s multi-client business across the Americas.   

Is vice president and chief strategist for the Upstream Energy Group at S&P Global Commodity Insights. Bob has 45 years’ experience working for majors, independents, and consultancies, with more than half of that in executive leadership roles. He is a proven oil finder and was part of several teams which made major oil and gas discoveries in Latin America , North America, and North Africa. He focuses on advising companies, boards and leadership teams on areas that lead to high impact value creation – portfolio’s, IPO’s, restructuring, M&A and exploration. 

He is globally recognized expert on Upstream and won the AAPG Presidents award for his Thought Leadership. A frequent keynote speaker for both public and private events, he is also a well-known moderator and media source. Bob gives back to the industry via mentoring women leaders, and he also sits on four industry boards: ARPEL, AAPG-CAB, AAPG-Trustee Associates, and IPAA. He is the chair of the supply and demand committee at the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA). He holds an AB in Geology from Hamilton College and resides in Houston, Texas.