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