20-Ovintiv CEO Brendan McCracken and PSP CEO Tracee Bentley on Energy, Leadership & the Future of the Permian Basin

About this episode

Brendan McCracken discusses leadership, innovation, and the future of energy in the Permian Basin with Tracee Bentley and Krista Escamilla.

In Episode 20 of The Permian Strategic Partnership Podcast, Tracee Bentley and Krista Escamilla sit down with Ovintiv President and CEO Brendan McCracken for an inspiring conversation about leadership, innovation and the future of energy in the Permian Basin. Brendan shares his journey in the oil and gas industry, the importance of investing in people and communities, and why collaboration across West Texas matters more than ever. The conversation also highlights the work of the Permian Strategic Partnership and the impact industry leaders are making across the region. Brendan also shares his favorite program that Ovintiv and PSP are working on together and why it's so impactful. In this episode:• Brendan McCracken’s leadership journey• The future of energy and the Permian Basin• Workforce development and community investment• The importance of collaboration in West Texas• Ovintiv’s role in shaping the future of the industry Thank you for listening to The Permian Strategic Partnership Podcast where we spotlight the people and partnerships making a difference across the Permian Basin.

People in this episode

Host: Tracee Bentley

Guest: Brendan McCracken

Topics covered

• leadership
• energy
• innovation
• community investment
• collaboration
• workforce development

Keywords

• energy
• leadership
• Permian Basin
• Ovintiv
• community investment
• collaboration
• workforce development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ovintiv, Permian Strategic Partnership

Places: Permian Basin, West Texas

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