GONZALO BOLANOS

VP & Country General Manager Colombia-Ecuador @ Patterson-UTI

About

Industrial Architect with a 23-year career defined by the creation and scaling of high-stakes operations in the Oil & Gas sector. Known for a 'steady hand' in complex, multi-country environments, I specialize in transforming greenfield startups into industry-leading benchmarks.My focus is the total orchestration of the enterprise: integrating operations, finance, and digital evolution into a single, high-performance system. From founding iconic operations in Colombia and Ecuador to navigating M&A integrations for NYSE-listed companies, my goal has always been to shatter traditional paradigms and establish new 'gold standards' for efficiency and safety.Currently exploring the intersection of industrial operations and the digital future through the MIT xPRO Chief Operating Officer framework, I am passionate about building resilient organizations that deliver sustainable value to shareholders while maintaining a strong social license to operate.

Country

City

Colombia

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

Sales Management, Sales, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Interpersonal Skills, People Management, Strategic Leadership, Business, Teamwork, Strategic Planning, New Business Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Supply Management, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Internal Audits, Project Finance, Quality Management, Change Management

Experience

VP & Country General Manager Colombia-Ecuador

Patterson-UTI

2021-10 - Present · 5 yrs

Colombia

I am dedicated to aligning business vision with operational excellence in my role at Patterson-UTI. • Successfully founded and expanded drilling companies, growing the workforce to over 750 employees. • Redesigned corporate strategies to unlock new markets and increase market share. • Actively engage in industry councils and regulatory discussions to promote innovation and compliance.