Type Of Business:
Technology and solutions company
Expertise:
Supply chain; Manufacturing; Production; New technology introduction
Major Product/SVS:
Technology and solutions services to the upstream oil and gas industry
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Spending time with family; Diving; Gliding
Education Degrees:
National Diploma in Engineering, Level 6, INSA Toulouse, France
Number Of Years In Profession:
14
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her positive attitude and problem-solving skills.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after studying engineering in college and deciding to follow a different path through an opportunity with Schlumberger, where she has now worked for 13 years.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Gillard's journey with her company has been "interesting and always challenging." Her first role in the company involved planning the manufacturing of telephones, along with five other team members in France. After 13 years, eight positions, and five countries, she currently serves as a global supply chain metier manager.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Customer service; Planning; Procurement; Sourcing; Production; Directing engineering and manufacturing facilities; Creating a community of technical excellence and knowledge capture, while defining and promoting usage of standards, best practices and lessons learned; Reviewing and coaching employees within the supply chain community; Developing cross product group collaboration and harmonization; Promoting collaboration and technical partnerships with third party companies
Education Certifications:
Geology for non Geologists - Oslo (2010); International Manufacturing Program, INSEAD Paris (2009); MCE Financial Training (2008); Electronics Manufacturing (2008); Lean Manufacturing, UMICH (2008); Strategic Innovation Program, MIT (2007); Supply Chain Services (2003); Leadership and Management (2002); Team Work and Management (2001)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Gillard intends to become more involved with project management, mentoring and networking. She also hopes to obtain a vice presidential or presidential position.