TAQA Executive Appointment: Jeff Lembcke Named EVP and CTO
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — TAQA, a leading provider of industrial solutions in the energy sector, has appointed Jeff Lembcke as Executive Vice President of Products & Technologies and Chief Technology Officer. This TAQA executive appointment underscores the company’s commitment to expanding innovation and strengthening technical leadership across its services.
Lembcke brings more than 40 years of engineering leadership experience in global energy services. In his new role, he will lead TAQA’s technology strategy, drive product innovation, and enhance engineering performance across its growing portfolio.
TAQA Executive Appointment Strengthens Engineering Leadership
Before joining TAQA, Lembcke held senior executive roles at Weatherford International, including Chief Engineer and Vice President of Research, Development, and Engineering. He led complex technology transformations, integrated more than 40 acquisitions, and shortened innovation cycles while upholding high-performance standards.
Lembcke holds over 50 U.S. patents in artificial lift, completions, fiber optics, and production optimization. He has also helped shape global industry standards through his long-standing work with API and ISO technical committees.
TAQA Leadership Change Aligned With Strategic Growth
This TAQA executive appointment supports the company’s broader goals of expanding its technical capabilities and growing its innovation-driven portfolio. Lembcke’s experience fits well with this direction and supports the company’s growth in engineering and product development.
He earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an M.B.A. from the University of Tulsa. Lembcke is known for mentoring future leaders and building high-performing teams. His leadership will help TAQA become more agile and forward-focused.
This leadership appointment underscores Saudi Arabia’s position as a regional hub for advanced energy technologies and engineering excellence.
About TAQA
TAQA is an international company offering advanced well solutions to the energy sector. It creates value for shareholders, customers, and employees by focusing on sustainable, profitable growth.
The company has expanded its geographic footprint, technology assets, and in-house expertise through global acquisitions. It invests in world-leading technologies to provide competitive, differentiated services across its markets.
