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Leadership Team

Experienced professionals guiding our global operations

Executive Leadership

Our leadership team brings together decades of industry experience with a shared commitment to operational excellence, safety, and innovation. With diverse backgrounds spanning engineering, finance, and operations, our executives guide the strategic direction of Global Oil & Gas Drilling.

John Smith, CEO

John Smith

Chief Executive Officer

John brings 30+ years of industry experience to his role as CEO. Prior to joining Global Oil & Gas in 2010, he held executive positions at several major energy companies. John holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University.

With company since: 2010

Sarah Johnson, CFO

Sarah Johnson

Chief Financial Officer

Sarah oversees all financial operations and strategy. She previously served as VP of Finance at a Fortune 500 energy company and began her career at a Big Four accounting firm. Sarah is a CPA and holds a degree in Finance from the University of Chicago.

With company since: 2015

Michael Brown, COO

Michael Brown

Chief Operating Officer

Michael manages worldwide drilling operations with a focus on safety and efficiency. A drilling engineer by training, he has worked on six continents during his 25-year career. Michael holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines.

With company since: 2008

Dr. Emily Chen, CTO

Dr. Emily Chen

Chief Technology Officer

Emily leads our technology and innovation initiatives. She holds a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford and has authored over 50 technical papers. Before joining us, she headed R&D at a major oilfield services company.

With company since: 2018

Regional Leadership

North America Director

Robert Taylor

Vice President, North America

Houston, TX

Robert oversees all drilling operations in the U.S. and Canada, with particular expertise in shale plays and deepwater projects.

EMEA Director

Anna Petrov

Vice President, Europe & Africa

Aberdeen, UK

Anna manages our operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with extensive experience in offshore projects.

APAC Director

James Wong

Vice President, Asia Pacific

Singapore

James leads our growing operations across Asia and Australia, with expertise in LNG and unconventional resources.

Latin America Director

Carlos Mendez

Vice President, Latin America

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Carlos directs our operations across Central and South America, with deep experience in pre-salt formations.

Board of Directors

Board Chairman

Margaret Williams

Chairman of the Board

Former CEO, International Energy Corp

Board Member

David Kim

Independent Director

Partner, Global Investment Partners

Board Member

Dr. Susan Ahmed

Independent Director

Professor of Energy Policy, MIT

Board Member

Thomas O'Reilly

Independent Director

Former CFO, Ocean Energy Ltd.

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