SUMMARY The Country Manager is responsible for leading Saybolt operations, ensuring profitability, regulatory compliance, and high-quality service delivery. This role oversees all aspects of local performance, including operations, finance, staffing, and commercial activities. The Country Manager acts as the key link between the local team and Area Management, reporting regularly on performance and developments. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Oversight: Manage daily inspection, laboratory, and administrative functions. Financial Management: Responsible for the local P&L; prepare and submit financial reports; manage budgets and cost control. Team Leadership: Supervise, develop, and evaluate staff performance; ensure training and compliance with safety and technical standards. Compliance & Quality: Ensure adherence to Saybolt and Core Laboratories policies, local laws, and industry standards; maintain readiness for audits. Commercial Activities: Build and maintain client relationships; identify and pursue business development opportunities in coordination with the Area team. Must drive commercial strategy and deliver results. Reporting: Provide accurate and timely reports to Area Management on operations, risks, and growth opportunities. Safety & Environment: Promote and monitor compliance with HSE standards and sustainability practices. Strategic Input: Contribute to local strategy development and implementation in line with regional objectives. Representation: Act as Saybolt’s local representative to clients, authorities, and key stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial role within the TIC, oil & gas, or related sector. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Fluent in English. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Strong understanding of inspection and laboratory workflows. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage business operations independently. Commercially driven and results oriented. Proficient in budgeting and performance analysis. Clear communicator with strong written and verbal skills. Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities. Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI). Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Core Laboratories is the Reservoir Optimization Company™ Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance. The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is located in every major oil-producing province in the world. We are well-positioned to serve the growing needs of the energy transition while continuing to fulfill the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources like crude oil and natural gas. Our services, products, expertise, and innovations will continue to be essential as our clients meet the growing demand for energy globally. At Core Lab, our values matter: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Building Trust, and Employee Development. We regard our employees as our greatest asset. We believe that identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining talent are significant actions because our people are so important.

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