#74. From Shop Floor to Global CEO: Jim Johnson on Leadership and the Future of Energy
Description
What does it take to climb from a hands-on job on the shop floor to leading a global energy powerhouse?
In this episode of the Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard speak with Jim Johnson, CEO of Hunting International, about his journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to leading a global oilfield services company.
Jim shares how hands-on experience has shaped his leadership, the biggest challenges he has faced, and how Hunting is expanding into subsea and geothermal markets, insights on resilience, growth, and the future of energy.
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00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter
00:20 Fishing in Alaska: Friendly Competition
01:54 Guest Introduction: Jim Johnson, CEO of Hunting International
02:08 Jim Johnson's Journey in the Oil and Gas Industry
06:40 Challenges and Changes in the Oil and Gas Sector
18:36 Hunting International's Business Overview
34:35 Regulatory Landscape and Global Growth
35:39 Memorable Moments in the Industry
35:54 Navigating the COVID-19 Downturn
40:02 Future Business Opportunities
41:14 Travel Experiences and Personal Insights
43:58 Leadership and Legacy
59:53 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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