Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> November 12, 2002
HANK B. SWARTOUT is Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Precision Drilling Corporation. He has overseen the
company's growth from a small Canadian drilling contractor in
1985 to an international oilfield services company. Precision now
operates on five continents and generated revenues of more than
C$1.3 billion in 2000. Mr. Swartout's goal was to build Precision
into the premier drilling contractor in Canada. Today, the
company has exceeded that goal by becoming not only the leading
Canadian provider, but also a respected international player at
the forefront of today's service activity. Mr. Swartout continues
to lead the company's diversification of its products and
services and its entrance into new markets worldwide, including
the US, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Far East. A
seasoned oilfield professional, Mr. Swartout has experience in
and knowledge of all aspects of drilling services. Prior to his
post at Precision, he was manager of Bawden Western Oceanic
Offshore in Canada. He also spent four years as Vice President of
Rig Design and Construction for Dreco, and was Vice President of
Construction for Nabors Drilling Canada from 1978 to 1980. Mr.
Swartout received a Petroleum Engineering degree from the
University of Wyoming in 1977 and was graduated with honors. He
also serves as a Director for a number of other corporations. Profile
Corporation and describe its business and operations?
Mr. Swartout: To borrow a phrase from our recent advertising
campaign,
