Enerflex Taps Global Veteran Gerson to Steer Growth and Transition

CALGARY, Alberta – November 24, 2025 – In a move that signals a clear focus on strategic execution and global growth, Enerflex Ltd. has appointed Céline Gerson to its Board of Directors. While board appointments are routine, Gerson’s arrival is a noteworthy event for the energy infrastructure provider. Her extensive, 25-year career across Fortune 500 energy service and manufacturing giants like Schlumberger (SLB) and Fugro brings a potent combination of operational, strategic, and governance expertise at a pivotal moment for the company.

Kevin Reinhart, Chair of the Enerflex Board, noted that Gerson’s background “enhances the skillset of Enerflex’s Board,” adding that the company looks forward to her insights as it “executes on its strategy.” This carefully worded statement underscores the core of this appointment: it is less about filling a seat and more about acquiring a strategic asset to help navigate the complex dual mandate of optimizing its core natural gas business while aggressively pursuing energy transition opportunities.

A Playbook for Global Expansion

Céline Gerson is not an executive accustomed to a domestic-only viewpoint. Her career is a map of global energy operations. Currently serving as President and Group Director for Fugro Americas, a world-leading Geo-data specialist, she is a member of the Dutch company's executive team. Before this, her tenure at SLB and its acquired company, Cameron International, saw her in roles with significant global P&L responsibility. At Cameron, she managed the Measurement Systems division, a global business that designed and manufactured complex instrumentation and metering systems. Later, as President of Schlumberger Canada, she was responsible for the profitable growth of all product lines in a key international market.

This deep experience in managing complex technical businesses across diverse geopolitical and market landscapes directly aligns with Enerflex's own global footprint. With operations spanning 17 countries across North America, Latin America, and the Eastern Hemisphere, the company requires board-level oversight that understands the nuances of international trade, logistics, and strategy. Gerson, who is fluent in four languages and holds a B.B.A. in International Finance, brings precisely this perspective. Known for crafting and implementing what have been described as “disruptive strategies,” her skillset is tailored to help Enerflex not just manage but capitalize on its global scale, streamlining operations and identifying new avenues for growth in a competitive infrastructure market.

Accelerating the Energy Transition Mandate

Enerflex has firmly planted its flag in the energy transition with its vision of “Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future.” This is more than a slogan; it's a core business strategy that complements its foundational natural gas operations. The company’s portfolio of low-carbon solutions is robust, with over 175 completed projects in areas like Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), electrification, and bioenergy. A recent Memorandum of Understanding with BASF to commercialize CCUS applications is a testament to its forward momentum.

Here again, Gerson’s background appears tailor-made. During her time at SLB, she served as a Vice President and Global Account Director, with a specific focus on formulating global strategy around energy transition, sustainability, and digital transformation for key clients. She has direct, high-level experience in the very areas Enerflex has identified as critical to its future growth. Her role on the board will likely involve providing critical guidance on which technologies to back, how to scale these low-carbon solutions profitably, and how to integrate them seamlessly with the company's established expertise in modularized gas-handling infrastructure. Her presence adds significant weight and credibility to Enerflex’s sustainability commitments, promising to translate strategic goals into tangible, value-creating projects.

Fortifying Governance Amidst Shifting Tides

Beyond her operational and strategic acumen, Gerson brings a unique and increasingly vital competency to the boardroom: a sophisticated understanding of governance and compliance, backed by a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Early in her career at Cameron International, she served as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, reporting directly to the Audit Committee with global responsibility for ethics and compliance programs. This legal and ethical grounding is invaluable in today’s energy sector, where companies face mounting scrutiny over ESG performance, regulatory changes, and risk management.

Her expertise is further evidenced by her external governance roles. She serves as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee for Energy Safety Canada and sits on the same committee for the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) in the U.S. These positions place her at the center of shaping industry-wide standards for safety, board composition, and ethical oversight. For Enerflex, this means gaining a director who not only understands best practices in corporate governance but actively helps to define them. As the company navigates the complexities of large-scale international projects and the evolving regulatory landscape of decarbonization, Gerson’s ability to provide rigorous oversight will be a critical stabilizing force.

The Ascendant Career of a Sector Trailblazer

Céline Gerson’s appointment also carries symbolic weight. Her career trajectory—from international finance to law, to executive leadership at the world's largest energy service companies—serves as a powerful profile in leadership. Her philosophy, which champions taking calculated risks and believing that “nothing is impossible,” reflects the innovative mindset required to thrive in the modern energy industry. Her advocacy extends beyond corporate walls, having initiated the “Powered by Women in Canada” program to enhance the public image of the oil and gas sector.

This aspect of her profile aligns perfectly with Enerflex’s stated cultural goals, which include fostering diversity and aiming for at least 30% women in leadership roles to cultivate innovation. Her appointment is a tangible step toward that goal, adding a woman with an impeccable track record of leadership in a traditionally male-dominated field. Gerson’s journey, complemented by an executive education from Harvard Business School, provides a compelling blueprint for modern leadership that blends technical expertise with strategic vision and a commitment to progress. Her presence reinforces the message that diverse leadership is not just a metric, but a competitive advantage. Her appointment is a clear signal that Enerflex is not just participating in the energy evolution but is strategically positioning itself to lead from the front, with a reinforced leadership structure ready to execute on that vision.