Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Alden J. Laborde
Ocean Drilling & Exploration Company
1953–1977
1953–1977
Ocean Drilling & Exploration Company
1953–1977
1953–1977
- Industry: Utilities & Energy
- Era: 1950
One year after founding the Ocean Drilling and Exploration Company, Laborde had produced the world’s first offshore mobile drilling rig, quickly setting a new standard in the industry. This was followed by a series of new oil drilling innovations including the first semi-submersible ocean drilling apparatus. To service mobile rigs, Laborde formed the Tidewater Marine Service Company which grew to become one of the world’s largest marine transport operations for the offshore oil industry.
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: US Naval Academy
- Military Service: Navy