Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> May 9, 2005

Robert Monson – Seitel Inc (sela)

ROBERT D. MONSON was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Seitel, Inc., effective December 16, 2004. He has 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including more than four years in the international seismic industry. Before joining Seitel as Chief Financial Officer in May 2004, he served in various financial capacities with Schlumberger Limited since 1985, most recently as business segment Chief Financial Officer for Schlumberger Well Services and the worldwide Controller for Oilfield Technology Centers. Prior to this, Mr. Monson served as either Treasurer or Controller to other Schlumberger entities, including assignments in its New York headquarters and various international locations. Profile
TWST: What is Seitel, Inc.?

Mr. Monson: Seitel has been in the seismic business for 23 years.

Initially, the company got its start in the seismic business by

developing a 2-D seismic data