Viridien

Viridien announced a leadership change on June 3, 2026. Viridien’s Board of Directors appointed Henning Berg, who joined as Chief Operating Officer in March 2026, as Chief Executive Officer on June 3, 2026, with Sophie Zurquiyah remaining Chair of the Board.

What changed

Henning Berg was named Chief Executive Officer. Sophie Zurquiyah, who served as CEO, will remain Chair of the Board to maintain strategic continuity and to guide Viridien’s long-term vision.

• Leader: Henning Berg
• Role: Chief Executive Officer
• Effective: Not specified in the announcement
• Announcement date: June 3, 2026

Leadership background

Berg joined Viridien as Chief Operating Officer in March 2026 before being appointed CEO in June 2026. He has more than 27 years of global leadership experience in the energy sector, including serving as President and Vice President across four major global businesses at SLB. He began his career as an engineer before moving into operational management and holding global leadership positions across Europe, Africa, Russia, and the USA.

The mandate

In the announcement, Berg said he looks forward to accelerating innovation, deepening strategic client partnerships, and unlocking the company’s next phase of sustainable growth. Viridien said Zurquiyah will remain Chair to maintain strategic continuity.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

Primary source: Viridien leadership announcement.