Blake T. DeBerry served as the CEO of Dril-Quip, Inc., a company specializing in oil and gas equipment, from 2015 until the end of 2021. He has been with the company since 1988, holding various roles in engineering and management...
Blake T. DeBerry served as the CEO of Dril-Quip, Inc., a company specializing in oil and gas equipment, from 2015 until the end of 2021. He has been with the company since 1988, holding various roles in engineering and management across different locations including the U.S., Scotland, and Singapore. DeBerry has a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University, which supports his strong background in engineering. His leadership saw ups and downs; in 2021, he earned almost $6.1 million, which included a significant severance payment as he transitioned out of the role. Under his watch, the company adapted its compensation philosophy to focus on aligning executive actions with company performance, ensuring that executives have a stake in the company's success. Notably, DeBerry had a considerable equity stake, which he built over the years, reinforcing the standard of leadership being personally invested in the company's outcomes. His tenure was marked by a clear path of growth in his compensation despite challenges presented by the pandemic.