Summary
SLB Limited/NV (SLB) announced that Executive Vice President, Geographies, Khaled Al Mogharbel will step down from his executive role effective May 1, 2025, concluding a distinguished 30-year tenure with the company. This departure marks a leadership transition within a key operational segment of the company. Mr. Al Mogharbel's contributions to safety, technology, and customer focus have been acknowledged as having a significant and lasting impact on SLB. In connection with his departure, Mr. Al Mogharbel has entered into an agreement to serve as an Advisor to the CEO until May 1, 2028. This advisory role is designed to ensure an orderly transition of the Geographies organization and operations. The agreement includes standard restrictive covenants such as non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disparagement. In return for his advisory services and these covenants, Mr. Al Mogharbel will receive a package including an annual cash payment, continued benefits, pension accruals, and a prorated 2025 cash incentive, with his existing long-term equity awards continuing to vest as scheduled.
Key Highlights
- 1Khaled Al Mogharbel, EVP, Geographies, will step down from his executive role effective May 1, 2025.
- 2Mr. Al Mogharbel will transition to an Advisor role to the CEO, assisting with the Geographies transition until May 1, 2028.
- 3The advisory agreement includes a three-year term, subject to Mr. Al Mogharbel adhering to non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disparagement clauses.
- 4Compensation for his advisory role includes an annual cash payment (75% of current base salary), continued health benefits, pension and savings plan accruals.
- 5Existing outstanding long-term equity incentive awards for Mr. Al Mogharbel will continue to vest per their original terms.
- 6SLB has outlined consequences for breaches of the agreement, including cessation of payments, cancellation of equity awards, and potential repayment of past consideration.