James N. J. Hertlein

Professional Focus

• More than 20 years’ experience in executive search, working with clients ranging from global entities to private equity portfolio companies
• North America Regional Leader of Industrial Practice Group; Member of Board Services Practice Group
• Over 20 years in the oilfield services industry in management and human resources roles
• Specializes in the energy and industrial sectors, including oil & gas exploration and production, oilfield services, midstream, and general manufacturing
• Expertise in all functions within the traditional corporate structure, as well as those unique to the global energy and chemical process industries

Business Expertise

• 23 years with leading global oilfield services company Schlumberger, beginning in field engineering, followed by leadership roles in management and human resources in the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia
• Vice President of Human Resources of Applicon, CAD/CAM software subsidiary of Schlumberger

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practice

• Industrial

Global Cross-Sector Practices

• CEO & Board Services

Additional Sector Expertise

• Energy
• Oilfield Services
• Technology

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics from University of Nottingham, in United Kingdom

Affiliations & Awards

• Former Board Member, Boyden World Corporation, Board of Directors
• Past Global Chairman, Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants
• Past Americas Council Chair, Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants
• Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers
• Member, Society of Exploration Geophysicists
• 2015 Recipient of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Gardner W. Heidrick Award