Volker Dirks
About Volker Dirks
Volker Dirks serves as the Senior Vice President of Customer Engagement at PGS, a position he has held since 2011. He holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics and has extensive experience in the geophysical industry, including a previous role as Processing Manager at CGGVeritas in Norway.
Work at PGS
Volker Dirks has served as the Senior Vice President of Customer Engagement at PGS since 2011. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer relationships and driving engagement strategies within the company. His tenure at PGS has spanned over 13 years, during which he has contributed to the company's growth and customer satisfaction initiatives. PGS operates in the energy sector, providing data acquisition and processing services, and Dirks plays a key role in aligning customer needs with the company's offerings.
Previous Experience at CGGVeritas
Before joining PGS, Volker Dirks worked at CGGVeritas as the Processing Manager for Norway from 2002 to 2011. His nine-year tenure at CGGVeritas involved overseeing processing operations in Høvik, Norway. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in geophysical data processing and management, which he has leveraged in his current role at PGS.
Education and Expertise
Volker Dirks has an extensive educational background in geophysics. He earned a Diploma (MSc) in Geophysics and Seismology from Technische Universität Berlin, completing his studies from 1990 to 1992. He continued his academic pursuits at the same institution, where he obtained a Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.) in Geophysics from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, he participated in the General Management Program (GMP) at INSEAD from 2010 to 2011, further enhancing his management skills.
Academic Qualifications
Volker Dirks holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics from Technische Universität Berlin, which he completed between 1992 and 1996. His academic journey began with a Diploma (MSc) in Geophysics and Seismology at the same university from 1990 to 1992. This strong academic foundation has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in the geophysical industry.