Alejandro (Alex) Cestero as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer at Newpark Fluids Systems
Houston, TX – November 12, 2026 – Preng & Associates is pleased to announce the successful placement of Alejandro (Alex) Cestero as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer at Newpark Fluids Systems Newpark Fluids Systems, an SCF Partners-backed company. Newpark is a leading global provider of drilling and completion fluid solutions serving oil and gas operators worldwide, with an expanding presence in the geothermal energy sector.
The appointment comes as Newpark continues to strengthen its position in the global energy services market, focusing on operational excellence, innovation, and the delivery of advanced fluid solutions that improve drilling efficiency and well productivity.
Preng & Associates partnered with Newpark to identify and secure a seasoned legal executive with extensive international experience, strong business acumen, and a proven track record of navigating complex corporate environments. Cestero brings more than 25 years of executive legal and business leadership experience across the energy, oilfield services, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
Throughout his career, Cestero has held senior leadership positions at Frank’s International, Weatherford, Lufkin Industries, and Pride International, as well as serving as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Virtuoso Travel and President, CEO, and General Counsel of AccuFleet International. His expertise spans corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, strategic transactions, and organizational transformation. He has played a key role in transactions representing more than $30 billion in cumulative value and has extensive international business experience spanning more than 70 countries.
Cestero holds a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School, a Master of Business Administration from Rice University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Rice University.
Newpark continues to advance its global capabilities through investments in technology, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships. The company has expanded its presence in key international markets while developing innovative solutions to support increasingly complex drilling environments and emerging opportunities in geothermal energy.
About Newpark Fluids Systems
Newpark Fluids Systems is a leading provider of drilling and completion fluid solutions, serving oil and gas operators worldwide with a rapidly growing footprint in the geothermal space. Committed to performance, sustainability, and innovation, Newpark delivers customized fluid systems and engineering services that maximize drilling efficiency and well productivity. For more information, visit www.newpark.com.
About Preng & Associates
Preng & Associates, founded in 1980, is the only retainer-based international executive search firm specializing solely in the energy industry. During our 46 years, we have assisted over 900 clients in 92 countries in identifying and recruiting highly qualified individuals for board, executive, management, and professional positions throughout the world. Our subsector verticals have specific expertise in Power & Utilities, Oil and Gas, Renewables, Engineering and Construction, and Industrials. Our mission continues to be helping companies and boards identify and attract talent around the world that will impact shareholder value. For additional information, please visit www.Preng.com.
