In this episode of Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Bear Queen sit down with Jose Bayardo, the newly appointed CEO of NOV, to explore leadership, innovation, and the future of global energy. Bayardo shares a candid and wide-ranging perspective shaped by his career across investment banking, private equity-backed growth companies, public markets, and large-scale global operations. From his early days in energy technology and corporate development to his leadership of one of the world’s largest oilfield services companies, the conversation traces how disciplined capital allocation, operational experience, and adaptability have defined his path. 00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters 00:36 Podcast and Sponsors 01:59 Host Catch Up 03:23 Meet Jose Bayardo 04:03 Early Life and Education 06:43 Banking and Energy Tech 07:32 SCF and Complete Growth 14:48 Continental to NOV 18:34 Becoming NOV CEO 25:26 What NOV Does 26:10 Brazil Deepwater Expansion 28:45 Geopolitics and Supply Chain 30:05 Energy Security and Diversification 31:13 Fiberglass and Midstream Infrastructure 33:25 Automation and Data Tech 35:14 NOV in 5 to 10 Years 37:19 M&amp;A Versus Organic Innovation 39:13 Capital Discipline and Investing 42:23 Replacement Cycle and Tightening Market 45:37 Family Life and Balance 48:33 Cars and Hands-On Hobbies 51:55 Mentors and Leadership Lessons 54:57 Quick Fire and Career Advice

#101. Jose Bayardo on Drilling Innovation, Growth, And Energy Demand

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I'm your host, David DeRoe, joined by my lovely co-host, Victoria Beard Queen. How are you doing, Victoria? I am so happy. I had a nice, relaxing weekend. I'm feeling refreshed. I'm really excited for this conversation. How are you? You look like you just came back from the Masters.

#101. Jose Bayardo on Drilling Innovation, Growth, And Energy Demand

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The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.

#101. Jose Bayardo on Drilling Innovation, Growth, And Energy Demand

Read the full transcript

The candid version is on a podcast, not the earnings call.

The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.