Emerson Verissimo

Emerson Verissimo is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, currently serving as Senior Manager of Strategic Projects at ION GEO since October 2012. In this role, Emerson has led significant technology development initiatives, including a $10M+ novel seismic enhanced-frequency air-source R&D program and the management of ION's largest R&D program exceeding $20M. Prior to this position, Emerson held roles as Operations General Manager & Director QHSE at ION GEO, overseeing operational performance for a $150M annual P&L and leading technical tendering activities that garnered over $450M in awards. Emerson's earlier experience includes management roles at GEODATA and Cameron, focusing on project execution and customer engagement in offshore and seismic operations. Emerson's professional foundation was built at Embraer, where initial roles emphasized aeronautical engineering and production management. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Computational Engineering from Technische Universität Dresden and a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from PUC Minas.