Jim Apostolides

Jim Apostolides

Chief Infrastructure & Performance Officer at Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

As the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Operational Excellence for Baker Hughes, I am responsible for leading our global Supply Chain Centers of Excellence (COEs); Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ); and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) functions. I previously served as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Excellence for Baker Hughes since 2020, leading the global Supply Chain COEs, Cash Operations, and Additive Manufacturing teams. In 2017, I was appointed VP of Materials Management, Logistics, and Cash Operations for the company. I began my career in 1999 with GE, where I held a number of leadership roles, including managerial positions in Shop Operations, Materials, Sourcing, and Fulfillment across multiple continents. In 2010 I was appointed plant manager for GE Power & Water’s Bangor, Maine plant. My passions include delivering operational excellence, driving customer satisfaction, enhancing employee engagement, and advancing sustainability and innovation.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2020–Present· 6 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Infrastructure and Performance OfficerCurrent
      Aug 2025–Present
    • Senior Vice President, Enterprise Operational Excellence
      Oct 2022–Jul 2025
    • Senior Vice President Enterprise Operations & Excellence
      2020–Oct 2022
  • Dec 2017–2020· 2 yrs 1 mo
    • Vice President, Materials Management, Logistics, & Cash Operations
      Dec 2017–2020
  • 2013–Dec 2017· 4 yrs 11 mos
    • General Manager-Asset Management, Planning, & Logistics
      2016–Dec 2017
    • General Manager- Materials Management & Strategic Intiatives
      2013–Dec 2015
  • Aug 2010–2013· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • Manager, Plant
      Aug 2010–2013
  • May 2007–Aug 2010· 3 yrs 3 mos
    • Manager, Materials
      May 2007–Aug 2010
  • Nov 2005–Apr 2007· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Master Black Belt
      Nov 2005–Apr 2007
  • Jul 2001–Oct 2005· 4 yrs 3 mos
    • Materials & Fulfillment Manager
      Sep 2004–Oct 2005
    • Manager-Shop Operations
      Apr 2003–Aug 2004
    • Manager-Materials & Sourcing
      Jul 2001–Apr 2003
  • Jul 1999–Jun 2001· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Operations Management Leadership Program
      Jul 1999–Jun 2001

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Mechanical Engineering; Minor: Management

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Skills & Expertise

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FactoryBlack BeltMaterialsSupply ChainSix SigmaLean ManufacturingStrategic SourcingSourcingMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)KaizenContinuous ImprovementSupply Chain ManagementLogisticsInventory ManagementManufacturingMRPMaterials ManagementLogistics ManagementOperations Management