Shannon Slocum

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Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Halliburton

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Shannon Slocum is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Halliburton, where he has built his career since 1993. A mechanical engineering graduate from Lamar University, he has extensive global leadership experience, previously serving as President of the Eastern Hemisphere and head of Global Business Development.

He has spent his entire professional career, spanning over three decades, progressing through numerous leadership roles within Halliburton to reach his current C-suite position.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Charming & Persuasive

Achievment Oriented

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Energy Technology
He champions the launch of innovative solutions for geothermal development, unconventional fracturing, and carbon capture (CCUS) to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
Lower Carbon Solutions
Actively promotes technology that supports decarbonization and the increasing global demand for lower carbon energy, including systems specifically designed for CO₂ injection.
Global Energy Markets
His background includes leading operations in the Eastern Hemisphere, Europe, Eurasia, and Africa, giving him deep expertise in international energy needs and strategic business development.

Media Appearances

Halliburton appoints Shannon Slocum as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Featured in Halliburton (official press release)

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Halliburton Appoints New COO Amid Leadership Changes. Featured in The Globe and Mail

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Halliburton Appoints Shannon Slocum as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Featured in Yahoo Finance

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Work History

1-2026
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Halliburton
3-2023
President Eastern Hemisphere at Halliburton
1-2020 - 3-2023
Senior Vice President Global Business Development and Marketing at Halliburton
1-2018 - 1-2020
Senior Vice President, Europe, Eurasia & Sub Saharan Africa Region at Halliburton
11-2016 - 11-2017
Vice President - Cementing at Halliburton

Education

1991 - 1995
BS from Lamar University

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Insights For Selling To Shannon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shannon is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shannon

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shannon move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Shannon take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Shannon

Personality Compatibility


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