Oilfield 360 Podcast · 2026-06-02 · 31 min
On this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, recorded live from the #FossilFueled event in Houston, Texas, David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen were joined by Beth McDonald, CEO of SM Energy. In this conversation, Beth shares her journey from a young engineer in the field to leading a public company focused on disciplined growth, strategic M&A, and unlocking value in underappreciated basins. We dig into what it really takes to create value in today’s energy market, from capital allocation and integration execution to building high-performing teams grounded in curiosity, hustle, and humility. This is a conversation about leadership, discipline, and how great operators scale with intention.
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