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2025 IADC World Drilling Conference – Amsterdam – Day 1

The first day of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) 2025 World Drilling Conference delivered exactly what makes these sessions so valuable: powerful insights and a chance to reconnect with familiar faces from across the industry.

A big thank you to today’s presenters. Your perspectives were thought-provoking, practical, and refreshingly honest. You reminded us why we keep showing up, year after year, to share and grow together.

Between sessions, the conversations in the exhibition area were just as meaningful. From quick catch-ups to deep dives on shared challenges, it’s clear that the value of this conference extends far beyond the main stage.

Looking forward to what Day Two brings! If we haven’t caught up yet, connect with our VP of Operations, Devendra (Raj) Rajcoomar

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Kris's Bio

After 20 years of working with clients involved in high-risk operations around the globe, Kris founded The Callen Group in April 2017 in order to focus solely on developing and promoting high-performing operational cultures that lead to safe and efficient operations.

He founded Performance Coaching International, served as president from 2005 – 2009, was Senior Vice President at The REACH Group from 2009 – 2017, and is a highly respected Senior Leadership and Safety Facilitator. In addition, he was highly involved in the mergers of Global Marine and SantaFe, Hercules, and TODCO as well as Talisman’s North Sea Operations transfer from Total. Kris remains on the cutting edge of advances in the area of behavioral safety, predominately in the Oil and Gas Sector.

Kris’ career has taken him to 90 countries training over 35,000 people. He has been intimately involved with the development and implementation of Behavioral Safety Processes with Enterprise Offshore, Orion Drilling, Hercules Offshore, as well as the former GlobalSantaFe which is now Transocean. In 2019 Kris authored the book “Commit to Safe and Efficient Operations” published by PennWell. This book outlines a clear roadmap for bringing many cultures together and simplifying the safety tools that are used day in and out.

Kris holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees from Belhaven University, Jackson Mississippi, in Accounting and in Business Administration. He is passionate about creating a performance culture where safety and efficiency go hand in hand. He currently divides his time between Lafayette, Louisiana, Tampa, Florida, and Houston, Texas, and has four grown sons: Braxton, Taylor, Joshua, and Noah.