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    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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