Graham Dearle

Graham Dearle, MBA, is an experienced professional in the energy sector with a focus on drilling operations. Currently serving as Manager of the Drilling Operations Center at Chesapeake Energy since July 2014, Graham leads a team of 10 engineers, significantly increasing project requests and improving turnaround time while reducing non-productive time by 20%. Previously held roles include Drilling Operations Advisor and Supervisor, where Graham implemented best practices that resulted in substantial cost savings and performance enhancements. With earlier experience as a Project Manager and professional hockey player, Graham holds an MBA in Finance from Oklahoma Christian University, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership and a Technologist Diploma in Petroleum Engineering.