Rich Herrmann
About Rich Herrmann
Rich Herrmann is a corporate business development professional with over 25 years of experience in technology management within the upstream oil and gas industry. He has held various leadership roles at notable companies and currently works at Oseberg.
Current Role at Oseberg
Rich Herrmann currently serves as Corporate Business Development at Oseberg, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing business growth and development within the organization. Prior to this, he was the Vice President of Product & Business Development at Oseberg from 2017 to 2021, where he contributed to product strategy and market expansion efforts.
Previous Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry
Rich Herrmann has extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, having held various leadership roles over a career spanning more than 25 years. He worked at Chevron as a Petroleum Geophysicist from 1988 to 1995. Following this, he served as Director of Geotechnology at Halliburton from 1995 to 1999, and later as Senior Vice President Geotechnology & Business Development at P2 Energy Solutions from 1999 to 2003. He also held multiple Vice President positions at IHS from 2005 to 2014, focusing on global platforms and geosciences.
Educational Background
Rich Herrmann holds a Master of Science (MS) degree from Stanford University, which he obtained from 1986 to 1988. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in technology management and geosciences.
Leadership and Management Experience
Rich Herrmann has demonstrated leadership in technology management and product development throughout his career. He has led software development and product management teams responsible for several respected products in the industry. His experience spans companies of various sizes, from seed stage startups to multi-billion dollar enterprises, showcasing his versatility and capability in driving business success.
Career Timeline
Rich Herrmann's career includes significant roles at various companies. He worked at TGS NOPEC Geophysical Co ASA as Vice President Data Access & Integration from 2003 to 2005. After his tenure at IHS, where he held multiple Vice President roles from 2005 to 2014, he joined Drillinginfo as Senior Vice President & General Manager from 2014 to 2015. His career reflects a consistent focus on technology and business development in the oil and gas industry.