Etienne Samson

Etienne Samson is a highly experienced professional with a robust background in business strategy and technology development within the energy sector. Currently serving as Director of Business Strategy for Managed Pressure Services at Halliburton since July 2011, Etienne has spearheaded strategic initiatives for managed pressure drilling and related services. Previous roles include directing technology development for the Testing & Subsea Group, managing a multidisciplinary team in Sensor Physics, and significantly enhancing drilling telemetry technologies. Etienne's expertise extends to corporate innovation and technology integration, as demonstrated in various leadership roles. In addition to contributions at Halliburton, Etienne served as a Board Member for Prime Photonics LC, focusing on strategic realignment, and co-founded a successful fiber optic product line at Pinnacle Technologies. Etienne holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal, alongside advanced business leadership qualifications from Texas A&M University and CEB Leadership Academies.