Overcoming Workplace Challenges for Multi-Generational Teams
with Helen Sanchez, Dr. Alexandria White
How to succeed in the evolving energy industry
Susanna Sabbagh
Working in the energy sector can be exciting and rewarding. You could spark meaningful, sustainable change and impact future generations inside an innovative industry. And according to the U.S. Energy & Employment...
Working in the energy sector can be exciting and rewarding. You could spark meaningful, sustainable change and impact future generations inside an innovative industry. And according to the U.S. Energy & Employment Jobs Report, in 2022, the energy sector added nearly 300,000 jobs, increasing from 7.8 million total energy jobs in 2021 to over 8.1 million.
But with more career paths than you might imagine, how do you decide where to start?
Susanna Sabbagh (Executive Director, Venture Development, Halliburton Labs) has been with Halliburton, one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry, for over 25 years. She'll share the surprising diversity of routes into the industry — including what the environment is like, the skill set you need to thrive, and how to enjoy a fulfilling trajectory.
You’ll take away:
- Ways the energy industry is adapting to change
- How open-mindedness creates new career opportunities
- The importance of leveraging diverse perspectives
Meet The Speaker
Susanna Sabbagh
Executive Director, Venture Development, Halliburton Labs
Susanna joined Halliburton in 1997 as manager of the advanced data services group. She has since held leadership roles in business development and operations in Europe, Canada, and the United States. Her previous roles include director of program management for production enhancement, vice president of marketing and communications, and vice president of Halliburton Digital Solutions. Currently, she leads venture development for Halliburton Labs, helping early-stage cleantech companies achieve their scaling milestones and developing new business opportunities for Halliburton in emerging markets.
Susanna holds a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Cambridge.
