Santhosh Kumar

Santhosh Kumar is a seasoned supply chain professional with extensive experience across various roles in the energy sector. Currently serving as the Regional Supply Chain Manager for Superior Energy Services in the MENA and APAC regions since May 2019, Santhosh has been pivotal in implementing effective supply chain processes and building a capable team focused on lean procurement and inventory optimization. Prior to this, Santhosh held multiple positions at Halliburton from January 2009 to April 2019, including Supply Chain Manager for the Northern Gulf Area, where leadership of a 20-member team led to improved purchasing and logistics operations. Other notable roles at Halliburton encompassed project management of strategic sourcing initiatives and supervision of procurement activities in high-risk areas. Santhosh's earlier experience includes procurement coordination for major projects at Global Industries and Cairn Energy. Santhosh holds a Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Managers from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Madras, among other educational credentials.