Gerardo Franco

Gerardo Franco, MBA, MSc, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the energy sector, currently serving as Director of Producing Assets at VAALCO Energy, Inc. since February 2019, where responsibilities include improving oil recovery and optimizing production. Previously, Gerardo held several key positions at Noble Energy, including Manager of Assurance Processes and Planning and Manager of Development Geosciences for Eastern Mediterranean, where project oversight encompassed substantial oil and gas discoveries. Prior experience includes roles at Chevron, where significant geophysical analysis on multimillion-dollar projects was conducted, and Schlumberger, managing quality assurance for large-scale technical operations. Gerardo's educational background includes a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Calgary and a Master's in Geophysical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, supplemented by dual Bachelor's degrees in Geophysical and Electrical Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar.