Seema Santhakumar
Hydrogen Market Development Leader, North America, Baker Hughes
Seema Santhakumar is the hydrogen market development leader for the Americas at Baker Hughes, where she drives early engagement, business development and the strategic positioning of the company's hydrogen solutions. With over 16 years of experience at Baker Hughes, Seema has held key roles in digital initiatives, strategic marketing, corporate development and talent management in clean energy solutions.
Before joining Baker Hughes, Seema was a senior consultant at Accenture, specializing in digital transformation for major energy companies. She holds a bachelor's degree in physics, a master's in computer applications and an MBA from Rice Business School.
Beyond her professional achievements, Seema is a committed advocate for women in energy, actively participating and mentoring through Women+ in Hydrogen and the Houston Women's Energy Network. She also contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem by judging business plan competitions, mentoring startups and serving as executive in residence at YGC in Austin.