I still remember the first time I watched a child in the Ecuadorian Amazon sit down in front of a computer.

It was 2001, and SLB was supporting schools in communities around Lago Agrio through the SEED program, a cornerstone of support for education, technology, and inclusion.

For many students, the screen, keyboard, and mouse were completely unfamiliar. But uncertainty quickly turned into curiosity, and then excitement. You could almost see a new world opening in front of them.

That experience has stayed with me for 25 years.

What began with computer labs and internet access grew into something much bigger. We supported schools with technology, training, and innovative learning methods like robotics workshops and digital literacy programs.

But the goal was never simply to provide equipment. It was to inspire confidence and help young people imagine a future that once seemed out of reach.

One of my proudest memories was bringing teachers from SLB-supported schools together to present exciting projects inspired by their learning experiences. Seeing educators become agents of change within their communities demonstrated the multiplying impact of education.

That impact has also included a commitment to fostering inclusion, both within our workplaces and through initiatives like educational centers serving people with disabilities—all dedicated to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

The lessons I've taken away from these experiences? Talent exists everywhere, but opportunity is what unlocks it. Inclusion is not only a value, but a responsibility that strengthens both communities and organizations.

As SLB celebrates its centennial, I'm proud to have been a part of promoting education and inclusion to create meaningful and sustainable change.

I still remember those students seeing a computer for the first time, 25 years ago. What I didn't imagine then was the remarkable success many of them achieved.

Some of the kids who once studied in the schools we supported are now professionals, leaders, and innovators. Some are even my colleagues at SLB! It's a powerful reminder that when we invest in young people, we are also investing in the future of our communities, our industry, and our company.

Because technology and innovation matter. But so do the lives that are transformed along the way.

To me, the greatest legacy of SLB across 100 years is creating opportunities in our communities for people to learn, grow, and build a better future for themselves and others, today and for future generations.

That's the real power of opportunity: It keeps growing long after the first door is opened.