Sylvia Gomes
About Sylvia Gomes
Sylvia Gomes is a finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles, currently serving as Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Head of Finance at PGS since 2011. She has held various accounting and finance positions at companies such as Baker Hughes, Sita, and Newpark Drilling Fluids, and studied at Universidade Federal Fluminense and Universidade Candido Mendes.
Current Position at PGS
Sylvia Gomes serves as the Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Head of Finance at PGS. She has held this position since 2011, contributing over 13 years of experience in financial leadership. Her role encompasses overseeing financial operations, strategic planning, and financial reporting within the organization. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she has been instrumental in guiding the financial direction of PGS.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current role, Sylvia Gomes worked at Baker Hughes in various capacities, including LATAM and Africa Sub-Sahara Accounting Manager, Controller, and Regional Accounting Manager. Her tenure at Baker Hughes spanned from 2003 to 2010, during which she gained extensive experience in accounting and financial management. Additionally, she served as the Billing Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean at SITA from 2001 to 2002 and as Chief Financial Officer at Newpark Drilling Fluids from 2010 to 2011.
Educational Background
Sylvia Gomes studied at Universidade Federal Fluminense and Universidade Candido Mendes in Rio de Janeiro. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in finance and accounting, supporting her career in financial management and leadership roles across various organizations.
Career Timeline
Sylvia Gomes has a diverse career in finance, beginning with her role at PwC Brasil as an outsourcing professional from 1996 to 1997. She then transitioned to various positions at Baker Hughes, including Regional Accountant and LATAM and Africa Sub-Sahara Controller. Her career also includes a year as a Billing Coordinator at SITA and a year as CFO at Newpark Drilling Fluids before joining PGS in 2011.