<p>What does it take to lead one of the largest drilling companies in the industry?</p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Carey also shares how Precision plans to expand market share through technology, stronger customer relationships, and a service-first culture.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Why Oil And Gas Matters</p><p>00:36 Podcast Mission And Sponsors</p><p>01:59 Welcome Back And Travel Recap</p><p>02:51 Pebble Beach Cooking Win</p><p>04:26 Meet Cary Ford</p><p>05:37 Cary’s Houston Roots</p><p>06:56 Canada Family Connection</p><p>10:51 Entering Energy And Simmons</p><p>11:51 Arthur Andersen Lessons</p><p>13:50 Twin Life And Style</p><p>15:40 Precision Drilling Overview</p><p>17:02 Middle East Operations Risk</p><p>17:51 Career Path To CEO</p><p>23:51 Vision For Canada And US Growth</p><p>26:46 Middle East Growth Tech</p><p>28:37 Culture Field Comes First</p><p>30:05 Service Mindset Wins</p><p>33:19 Mentors Shaping Leadership</p><p>35:47 CEO Energy Intensity</p><p>37:52 Why Oilfield Matters</p><p>39:55 Living Working Calgary</p><p>44:43 Alberta Politics Headwinds</p><p>46:35 Weekends Golf Reading</p><p>49:32 Middle East Returns Discipline</p><p>50:49 Canada Investment Tailwinds</p><p>54:28 Career Advice Closing</p>