George J. Donnelly Samper

Mr. George J.
Samper is Independent Director at Avanti Energy, Inc., Independent Director at Parker Drilling Co., Managing Partner at Lilo Ventures and Chairman at Global Suppliers BVBA. He is on the Board of Directors at Avanti Energy, Inc., Brazil Texas Chamber of Commerce, Parker Drilling Co., Center for Houston's Future, Institute of International Education, Inc., KIPP Charter Schools, Mexican Institute for Environmental Management, San Jacinto Museum of History, The Awty International School Houston, The Health Museum, United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast and United Way of Greater Houston.
Mr. Samper was previously employed as President & Chief Executive Officer by Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Vice President by Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc., Vice Chairman by Spencer Stuart Associates, VP-Worldwide Energy & Minerals Division by Texaco, Inc., Chairman by Amigos de las Américas, VP-Worldwide Energy & Minerals Division by Gulf Oil LP, and President & Chief Executive Officer by Ward Howell International, Inc. He also served on the board at University of Miami (Florida), Council of the Americas, Inc., Greater Houston Partnership and Institute of International Education, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from McDonough School of Business.