#86. Tayo Akinokun on Leading Energy Operations Across 120 Countries
Oilfield 360 Podcast · Upright Digital
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Show Notes
How do you manage $4B+ in revenue while staying close to customers in 120 countries?
At the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Tayo Akinokun, SVP of Global Geozones, to explore his 34+ year journey from Nigeria to global leadership.
He shares why the company shifted from eight regions to 16 geo zones to get closer to customers, how he manages global complexity, and how Baker Hughes is “rewriting the energy equation” through integrated energy solutions.
00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters
00:37 Podcast Mission and Sponsors
01:59 Live from Baker Hughes Italy
04:18 Early Exposure and Youth Service
06:04 Family Background and Career Choice
08:13 Favorite Country UAE
09:19 What Are Geo Zones
11:12 Leading a Global Team
13:06 Culture and Consistency Worldwide
17:20 Rewriting the Energy Equation
19:27 Supply Chain and Synergies
21:03 Where Baker Hughes Focuses
22:46 Entering New Regions
24:00 Career Path and Taking Risks
25:20 Field Life Inspiration
26:54 Taking Career Risks
27:40 Algeria Safety Reality
29:27 Nomadic Family Moves
31:09 Kids Global Advantage
35:52 Leadership Development
38:01 Mentors In Nigeria
39:42 Purpose And Balance
43:27 Dedication To Success
44:10 Final Thanks And Wrap