Baker Hughes Names Georgia Magno as Chief Legal Officer

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Baker Hughes (BKR) appoints Georgia Magno as Chief Legal Officer, bringing 20 years of experience to oversee legal and regulatory affairs, corporate governance, and compliance functions. Magno's leadership aims to strengthen the company's position in energy and industrial markets.

HOUSTON and LONDON, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) (“Baker Hughes” or the “Company”) announced Georgia Magno as chief legal officer (CLO) effective Jan. 1, 2024. She will be responsible for the Company’s legal and regulatory affairs, corporate governance, and compliance functions. Magno brings 20 years of management and legal experience to the role, previously serving as vice president and general counsel for Baker Hughes’ Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) business segment.

“Georgia is a proven leader with significant experience managing international and complex affairs. Her appointment is an important step in our continued strategy to strengthen Baker Hughes for growth within energy and industrial markets,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes. “With more than a decade of leadership within the Company, Georgia will play a pivotal role in delivering Baker Hughes’ purpose to take energy forward and collaborating to solve for the energy trilemma of security, sustainability and affordability.”

In her previous role, Magno focused on enabling the growth of Baker Hughes while working to ensure compliance, legal and reputational excellence. Magno joined the Company in 2010, first as general counsel for the global supply chain and holding subsequent legal roles across commercial, operational and product line organizations in multiple countries including Italy and the U.S. Prior to Baker Hughes, she was an international litigator with the law firms of Cleary Gottlieb and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

Magno is a member of the New York Bar and holds a Master of Laws degree from Harvard Law School and a Juris Doctor from the University of Bologna. She has been a visiting researcher at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds the role of vice chairwoman of the Nuovo Pignone Holding Board of Directors.

About Baker Hughes:
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit us at bakerhughes.com.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations

Chase Mulvehill
+1 281-809-9088
investor.relations@bakerhughes.com

Media Relations

Thomas Millas
+1 346-415-0320
thomas.millas@bakerhughes.com 

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Legal Officer of Baker Hughes and when will she start?

Georgia Magno is the new Chief Legal Officer of Baker Hughes, set to start on January 1, 2024.

What will Georgia Magno be responsible for in her new role at Baker Hughes?

Georgia Magno will oversee the Company’s legal and regulatory affairs, corporate governance, and compliance functions in her new role at Baker Hughes.

What is Georgia Magno's background and experience?

Georgia Magno brings 20 years of management and legal experience, previously serving as vice president and general counsel for Baker Hughes’ Industrial & Energy Technology business segment.

What is the strategy behind Georgia Magno's appointment at Baker Hughes?

Georgia Magno's appointment is part of the Company's strategy to strengthen its position for growth within energy and industrial markets.

What are Georgia Magno's qualifications and affiliations?

Georgia Magno is a member of the New York Bar, holds a Master of Laws degree from Harvard Law School, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Bologna. She also holds the role of vice chairwoman of the Nuovo Pignone Holding Board of Directors.