Chad Harkness is the Managing Director – Energy at Geminus, where he helps energy companies leverage physics-informed AI to solve their most complex operational challenges. Geminus turns physics-based models into real-time intelligence, enabling industrial enterprises to optimize performance, cut costs, and boost productivity without requiring new infrastructure. Chad’s role focuses on bringing these innovations to market so operators can achieve measurable impact at scale. With more than 26 years of experience in the energy sector, specifically in oil and gas, Chad is a passionate sales and strategy leader with deep expertise in implementing modern commercial operating models that enable outperformance. Over the course of his career, he has built a reputation for connecting advanced technologies with customer value, guiding organizations through large-scale transformation, and leading global teams in dynamic markets. Prior to Geminus, Chad was a senior executive at SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. There he redesigned sales and commercial processes, spearheaded corporate strategy initiatives to drive growth, and led key innovation programs including efforts around autonomous drilling. Having lived and worked in seven countries, Chad brings a global perspective and a proven ability to scale innovation across the energy value chain.