#97. Carey Ford on Precision Drilling, Tech-Driven Growth & Oilfield Leadership

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What does it take to lead one of the largest drilling companies in the industry?Host David de Roode and co-host Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Carey Ford, newly appointed CEO of Precision Drilling, to discuss his path from investor relations to the CEO role, the company’s growth across Canada, the U.S., and the Middle East, and his vision for the future. Carey also shares how Precision plans to expand market share through technology, stronger customer relationships, and a service-first culture.00:00 Why Oil And Gas Matters00:36 Podcast Mission And Sponsors01:59 Welcome Back And Travel Recap02:51 Pebble Beach Cooking Win04:26 Meet Cary Ford05:37 Cary’s Houston Roots06:56 Canada Family Connection10:51 Entering Energy And Simmons11:51 Arthur Andersen Lessons13:50 Twin Life And Style15:40 Precision Drilling Overview17:02 Middle East Operations Risk17:51 Career Path To CEO23:51 Vision For Canada And US Growth26:46 Middle East Growth Tech28:37 Culture Field Comes First30:05 Service Mindset Wins33:19 Mentors Shaping Leadership35:47 CEO Energy Intensity37:52 Why Oilfield Matters39:55 Living Working Calgary44:43 Alberta Politics Headwinds46:35 Weekends Golf Reading49:32 Middle East Returns Discipline50:49 Canada Investment Tailwinds54:28 Career Advice Closing

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