Gabriela DelGross, MBA, LSSBB, RCA
Gabriela DelGross is a seasoned global quality and operations leader with over 16 years of experience in manufacturing and the oil and gas industry. Currently serving in a leadership role at Baker Hughes, she is responsible for driving quality management systems across product lines within the Oil & Gas Production Solutions segment. Her work focuses on elevating product integrity, strengthening compliance, and delivering operational excellence through data-driven strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. Known for her ability to lead cross-functional and multicultural teams, Gabriela consistently delivers measurable results that enhance performance, safety, and reliability in complex industrial environments.
Gabriela’s career journey reflects resilience, adaptability, and a deep commitment to growth. Originally from Mexico City, she began her professional path in the United States with no established network, starting in inventory control before advancing into supply chain and manufacturing operations. Her tenure at General Electric proved transformative, where she gained extensive experience in production and operational challenges, ultimately specializing in continuous improvement. She earned her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt through nomination and led large-scale initiatives that generated significant cost savings, optimized global supply chains, and improved delivery performance across international operations.
In her current role, Gabriela combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to cultivate a culture where quality is viewed as a competitive advantage. She has led initiatives that reduced cost of poor quality, strengthened ISO compliance, and implemented scalable systems such as ERP integrations and CAPA programs. Beyond her professional achievements, she is passionate about ethical leadership, community engagement, and empowering others—evidenced by her involvement in mentorship, STEM outreach, and women’s leadership initiatives. Guided by integrity, continuous learning, and a servant leadership mindset, Gabriela DelGross continues to make a meaningful impact on both the organizations she serves and the people she inspires.
• CORE Values - Grow - LEARN (2022)
• CORE Values - Collaborate - LEARN (2021)
• Adaptive Leadership for VUCA Challenges
• Leading Change
• Coaching Yourself and Your Team from Uncertainty to Action
• Personal Leadership Strategies
• Maximizing Operational Effectiveness
• Root Cause Analysis Leader
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Clarkson University Graduate School - MBA
• International Women's Ministry
• Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my mother’s guidance, which taught me that anything is possible if pursued with determination. This mindset has carried me through major transitions—relocating from Mexico City to rural Maine, learning a new language, adapting to a different culture, and building a career from inventory control to quality management in a male-dominated industry. I’ve learned that where you start doesn’t define you, and with perseverance, any goal is achievable.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is that leadership is not given—it’s earned through discipline, courage, and accountability. You don’t need a perfect start; what matters is a hunger for excellence, a commitment to learning, and the perseverance to keep going when it’s difficult. Our circumstances don’t define our potential—perseverance does. I hope my story inspires others, especially women, to pursue achievement, excellence, and leadership.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is that anything you truly set your mind to is possible. The only limits are the ones you place on yourself, and where you start doesn’t define your future. Oil and gas is a male-dominated field, from leadership to remote operations, but determination, passion, and perseverance make success achievable. I want young women to know that if they truly want it, they can do it.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges are inevitable in any field, but I’ve learned that perspective makes all the difference. You can see a situation as a challenge or as an opportunity, and that mindset shapes your outcome. Viewing obstacles as opportunities allows you to approach them positively, take risks, and discover potential you didn’t know you had. Throughout my career, this approach has helped me navigate difficult situations and grow both personally and professionally.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide me in both work and life are integrity, resilience, and purpose. Integrity is my foundation, while resilience helps me face challenges with courage and perseverance. I am guided by my faith and the importance of community, mentoring women through my church’s International Women’s Ministry and passing on what I have learned. Above all, my family and children are my center, and I treasure the simple moments of connection that make life meaningful.
Locations
Baker Hughes
Katy, TX