Herman Nieuwoudt

Executive Vice President, President,Seismic Solutions
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Herman Nieuwoudt brings nearly two decades of executive leadership experience spanning three continents. Prior to joining Seismic Solutions, he held several key roles at Baker Hughes, including Vice President of Saudi Arabia, Vice President of Sub-Saharan Africa, and Executive Technology Director for Global Wireline Services.

Herman is known for driving transformative growth, fostering high-performance cultures, and delivering exceptional customer value. As President, he is excited to lead Seismic Solutions’ talented team in advancing seismic interpretation technology and empowering energy companies to overcome their most complex subsurface challenges.

Herman holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Petroleum Geology from Stellenbosch University and is passionate about delivering innovative solutions that drive efficiency and create measurable impact for the energy industry.

CMG Value | Curiosity
“Curiosity at CMG is a value that directly empowers us to serve our customers in extraordinary ways. It pushes us to go beyond what is obvious, to ask the “why” and “what if” questions that unlock new insights and better solutions. By being curious, we don’t just respond to customer needs—we anticipate them, uncover hidden challenges, and explore innovative approaches that transform how our clients work.”