Mr. Gillard has served as President, NexTier Completions and Universal Pressure Pumping since September 2023. From August 2021 to August 2023 Mr. Gillard served as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of NexTier Oilfield Solutions. He has more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, working primarily for Schlumberger in progressing roles of responsibility including Sales and Commercial Director, Vice President Completions, President OneStim and Vice President Vertical Integration & Strategy North America. Prior to joining NexTier, Mr. Gillard held the role of Principal and Owner of Intex Consulting. Mr. Gillard received a B.S. in Marine & Offshore Civil Engineering from University of Plymouth, UK and also studied Petroleum Engineering at Institut Français du Pétrole.