Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Jean Riboud
Schlumberger, Limited
1965–1985
1965–1985
Schlumberger, Limited
1965–1985
1965–1985
- Industry: Utilities & Energy
- Era: 1960
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.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1919–1985
- Birthplace: France
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Executive, Low-/Mid-Level
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Ecole des Sciences Politiques
- Military Service: Army (French)