Join David de Roode and Victoria Beard as they visit with Chad Zamarin, CEO of Williams Companies from One Williams Tower in Tulsa. Chad shares his path from engineer to CEO, his vision for the company, and the major opportunities and challenges currently facing the energy sector.
Get insights into Williams’ key projects, Chad's leadership style, and the company’s commitment to community, plus an introduction to Buddy the Labradoodle and the mindset inspiration - "Be Like Buddy" - Chad carries with him into everything he does.
00:00 Introduction and Host Banter
00:21 Special Location: One Williams Tower
00:58 CEO of Williams Companies
02:42 Chad's Career Journey
06:33 Transition to CEO
08:17 Williams Companies' Legacy and Culture
11:12 Adapting and Innovating in a Large Company
15:23 AI and Energy Infrastructure
19:03 Policy and Advocacy in the Energy Sector
22:30 Overview of Williams Companies
25:52 Challenges and Innovations in Natural Gas
31:41 Future Opportunities and International Markets
33:54 Global Energy Demand and Future Projections
34:20 Exciting Projects and Innovations
39:09 Capital Allocation and Infrastructure Challenges
42:11 Community Engagement and Philanthropy
45:25 Getting to Know Chad: Personal Insights
47:19 Leadership Lessons and Company Culture
56:50 Future Vision and Strategic Planning
59:45 Final Thoughts and Advice