Our Leadership

Experience that leads.

Meet the team guiding TerraSeis operations, technical excellence and client partnerships.

Kevin Plintz

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Kevin founded Terraseis in 1999, bringing with him extensive experience gained through senior roles with SLB (Schlumberger) and other leading international geophysical organizations. He has developed a strong track record of leadership and operational management across Canada, the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. Kevin continues to guide Terraseis' strategic direction and growth, maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence and client satisfaction.

James Jost

Chief Projects Officer

James has been with Terraseis since its inception and brings more than four decades of experience in seismic field operations and project management. As Chief Projects Officer, he is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of Terraseis projects worldwide, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Akbar Adeli

Chief Geophysical Officer

Akbar joined Terraseis in 2014 and was appointed Chief Geophysical Officer in 2021. With over twenty-five years of industry experience, he leads the company's geophysical, processing, quality control, and technical operations teams. His expertise spans seismic acquisition, processing, interpretation support, and management of large international geophysical projects.

Zubair Alam

Financial Controller & Supply Chain Manager

Over 19 years of experience in finance, supply chain management, and business operations across the oil & gas, offshore marine, retail, and services sectors. Joined Terraseis Group in 2022 and oversees the Group’s financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, procurement, logistics, and compliance functions while supporting strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

Sumit Mahajan

Contracts Manager

Sumit has been with Terraseis as a Contracts Manager for over seven years, where he is responsible for driving business development and overseeing contractual management. Prior to joining Terraseis, Sumit worked with the Oilmax Group in India and Iraq, where he held various project management roles, gaining extensive experience in managing projects across diverse operational environments..