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Yang Xu

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Iraq Country Director at Baker Hughes
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Yang Xu is the Iraq Country Director for Baker Hughes, where he has held numerous roles from engineering to global business development. An alumnus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Florida State University, he has deep expertise in completion technology and oilfield services, leading strategic growth and partnerships in the region.

Outside of his corporate role, Yang is actively involved in community initiatives, recently leading his team in a holiday gift-giving event for a local orphanage. He is a proud leader who publicly celebrates his teams achievements and fosters a collaborative and celebratory work environment.

Unique fact: Yang holds over 50 patents and patent applications, primarily in sand control and unconventional fracturing technologies.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Iraq Country Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Iraqi Energy Sector
He is deeply engaged with key Iraqi stakeholders, including government entities and the Prime Minister’s office, to support the country's energy development and strategic goals.
Strategic Partnerships
Actively fosters long-term collaborations with key partners like CNOOC and Eni to drive operational efficiency and achieve shared success in the region.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Iraq Country Director
Baker Hughes
1-2021 - 2-2024
Global business development director, On-Demand Solutions
Baker Hughes
9-2016 - 1-2021
Sales Director - Channel and Equipment Sales
Baker Hughes
Engineering Manager
Baker Hughes
Project Engineer
Baker Hughes
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Education
Master
Florida State University
B.S
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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