<p>How do you manage $4B+ in revenue while staying close to customers in 120 countries?</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters</p><p>00:37 Podcast Mission and Sponsors</p><p>01:59 Live from Baker Hughes Italy</p><p>04:18 Early Exposure and Youth Service</p><p>06:04 Family Background and Career Choice</p><p>08:13 Favorite Country UAE</p><p>09:19 What Are Geo Zones</p><p>11:12 Leading a Global Team</p><p>13:06 Culture and Consistency Worldwide</p><p>17:20 Rewriting the Energy Equation</p><p>19:27 Supply Chain and Synergies</p><p>21:03 Where Baker Hughes Focuses</p><p>22:46 Entering New Regions</p><p>24:00 Career Path and Taking Risks</p><p>25:20 Field Life Inspiration</p><p>26:54 Taking Career Risks</p><p>27:40 Algeria Safety Reality</p><p>29:27 Nomadic Family Moves</p><p>31:09 Kids Global Advantage</p><p>35:52 Leadership Development</p><p>38:01 Mentors In Nigeria</p><p>39:42 Purpose And Balance</p><p>43:27 Dedication To Success</p><p>44:10 Final Thanks And Wrap</p>