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Katerina Yared

Katerina is an energy transform looking to bring her expertise of two decades in the oil and gas energy and carbon capture, geothermal and hydrogen business to the board of a visionary company to accelerate and take advantage of the energy transformation.


Award-winning energy expert with two decades of experience in oil and gas, geothermal and carbon capture, demonstrating expertise in management, petrophysics, geology, and field engineering. Fluent in four languages, dynamic energy transformer with a profound dedication to sustainability and a distinguished ability to excel and adapt in environments that are both multidisciplinary and intricately complex. Major lead for carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects, and involved in developing geothermal power generation projects worldwide. Started early as lead field engineer on offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico and built and extensive experience in oil and gas project development. With a comprehensive global outlook, excels in collaborating with international teams in many corporations including Apache Corp. and Baker Huges Inc.. Experience extends to over 10 years in significant roles on the boards of non-profit technical societies, ranging from leading as president to serving as a board director, contributing extensively.

Katerina Yared has over 20 years of dedicated experience in the energy industry, has cultivated a profound expertise in spearheading the integration of cutting-edge technologies for sustainable energy solutions. Her forte lies in energy transition management, a domain where she naturally gravitated towards after a long stint in the oil and gas industry. This entails orchestrating the seamless adoption of innovative technologies, driving the industry towards a more sustainable and resilient future. Through strategic implementation, Katerina has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing energy landscapes, positioning organizations at the forefront of the transition towards cleaner and efficient energy sources. Her track record is a testament to her ability to navigate the complexities of this dynamic sector, ensuring that companies not only stay competitive but lead the charge towards a more sustainable future.

Her technical expertise in geosciences and product development, combined with her ability to build strong partnerships across the energy sector, has delivered powerful results throughout her career. Katerina has leveraged her extensive network to bridge the worlds of renewable energies and the oil and gas industry. Her network serves facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration. In 2024, she was honored with the Medal of Honor for Career Service from the SPWLA, acknowledging her dedication to and value of collaboration within the energy sector.