Blair Shimmield

Blair Shimmield has over 30 years of work experience in various roles and positions. With a career spanning multiple industries, Blair has held positions such as Sales Process Consultant at GeoSoftware since 2021. Prior to that, Blair served as VP Global Sales GeoSoftware at CGG from 2014 and Global Sales Manager from 2013. Blair also has experience as Sales Director at Paradigm Geophysical PTY LTD from 2010 to 2013. Blair has held executive roles, including Vice President Middle East & Africa at LMKR from 2008 to 2010, and Global Solution Strategy Manager at Roxar from 2006 to 2008. In addition, Blair has held positions such as EAME Vice President Operations at Roxar Ltd, Dubai from 2004 to 2006, and Regional Manager, Middle East, Dubai based at Landmark Graphics from 2000 to 2004. Blair started their career as an Area Manager at Nalco from 1990 to 1998, and also worked as a Northern European Sales Executive at Isocom Components from 1988 to 1990. Blair's early career involved working as an Exploration Wellsite Geologist at Exploration Logging Services (Exlog) in 1988.

Blair Shimmield obtained a BSc Hons in Geology from London Metropolitan University in 1986. Prior to that, Blair completed an MSc in Organic Geochemistry at Newcastle University in 1987. Earlier, from 1977 to 1982, Blair attended Wellington College. No specific degree or field of study was specified for this period.