GTC Vorro Technology (GTC Vorro), a turnkey provider of environmental process technologies to oil and gas, refining and petrochemical companies, announces that industry veteran Melissa Peterson has joined the executive leadership team as general counsel.
Based in Houston, Peterson is responsible for overseeing GTC Vorro’s legal affairs globally and providing strategic legal and compliance advice to support the company’s growth plans. Her expertise spans multiple verticals including oil and gas and technology, with a focus on innovation-driven offerings.
Peterson said, “GTC Vorro is poised for exciting expansion, with a thriving core business and cutting-edge next-gen technologies on the horizon. Joining forces again with this exceptional team of serial entrepreneurs was an opportunity I couldn’t resist.”
Prior to joining GTC Vorro, Peterson served in progressive managerial roles at Sulzer, most recently Global Counsel – Licensing and prior to that Energy BU Counsel for the Americas. She started her career at Andrews & Kurth (now Hunton Andrews Kurth) in Houston.
Pinti Wang, president & CEO, GTC Vorro, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Melissa to the GTC Vorro team. Her breadth of legal and commercial experience will contribute to our success.”
Peterson holds a bachelor’s degree from Rice University and received her law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a member of the State Bars of Texas and New Mexico as well as a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel.
