Allen Gilmer, Founder, Advisor, and former CEO/Chairman of Enverus (formerly Drillinginfo), and Co-Founder of Vecta Oil & Gas, Ltd, brings a deep geological and geophysical expertise to the M&A landscape. Allen's journey in the oil and gas industry began with his foundational work in geophysics, capitalizing on the digital revolution to transform seismic data analysis. Under his leadership, Drillinginfo launched in 1999, quickly becoming a pioneer in digital data solutions for the oil and gas sector. By 2004, Allen steered the company through its first strategic acquisition, a pivotal move that capitalized on unique, non-public historical data crucial for competitive advantage.
Kison speaks with Allen Gilmer, Founder of Enverus (formerly Drillinginfo) who has an interesting story of starting an M&A function from scratch and hiring a COO so he can step back but still retain control as a board member.