Marine geophysical specialist PXGEO, has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of Chet Bhat as its first Chief Information Officer (CIO), to spearhead the company’s worldwide digital strategy.
Bhat will retain his current position as Global CIO at energy
services organization EnerMech, alongside CEO Charles ‘Chuck’ Davison who
oversees both businesses and is also PXGEO’s executive chairman.
Both companies have common shareholders.
Continuing to be based in Houston, Texas, Bhat will lead IT
at PXGEO, ensuring that the company’s technology infrastructure is secure,
efficient and forward-looking.
He will also oversee the development of a robust business
system that provides the tools, processes, and systems needed to simplify
operations and improve organisational effectiveness.
Bringing more than three decades of information technology experience
to the seismic data acquisition specialist, Bhat has held several senior roles within
the energy and digital sectors, including CIO Industrial Air and Gas
Technologies within GE Oil & Gas’, Head of Information Technology at
Maverick Natural Resources and CIO at Roper Technologies Energy Services Group.
He has a proven track record in developing transformative IT
strategies which drive business performance, including the implementation of
integrated systems that streamline workflows and enhance operational clarity.
During his time at Maverick Natural Resources, he
implemented a three-year strategy which led to a 30% increase in performance
efficiency through key cloud computing business initiatives and standardizing
processes.
In his current role at EnerMech he has worked closely with
the executive leadership team to redesign processes, strengthen governance, and
ensure seamless integration of technology solutions across the organization.
Bhat said: “I am energized by the opportunity to join PXGEO
at a pivotal moment, where technology can play a defining role in supporting
and advancing operations, strengthening resilience, and enabling innovation
across the business. PXGEO’s success is underpinned by technology application so
I am excited to work closely with Chuck and the leadership team to strengthen
our digital strategy, ensuring we continue to support the evolving needs of our
customers and employees.”
Davison added: “Chet’s deep experience in transforming information
and technology systems to support business growth is unparalleled and I have no
doubt that the knowledge and skills he brings to PXGEO will be extremely
valuable to the business. His ability to collaborate with others and develop robust
IT solutions which deliver tangible results will play a critical role in advancing
the way we use technology, positioning us at the forefront of innovation in
offshore energy sector. I look forward to continuing to work closely with him in
his new role.”