- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Jean Riboud
Schlumberger, Limited
1965 - 1985
Utilities & Energy
| Military Service | Army (French) |
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b. 1919
| Education |  |
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| Undergraduate | Ecole des Sciences Politiques |
| Personal | |
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| Born-Died | 1919 - 1985 |
| Birthplace | France |
| Race | White |
| Father | Executive, Low-/Mid-Level |
Riboud is credited with building the world’s leading oilfield testing company. During his tenure, he produced a 19-fold increase in revenue (to $6.4 billion) and a 44-fold increase in earnings (to $1.2 billion), often producing results that were the best in the world. His success was generated through a commitment to long term planning, a dedication to research, and a strong decentralized management structure.