#86. Tayo Akinokun on Leading Energy Operations Across 120 Countries

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