NOV Announces Retirement of Clay Williams and Appointment of Jose Bayardo as CEO, Effective January 1, 2026

HOUSTON, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOV Inc. announced today that Clay Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will retire, and Jose Bayardo, NOV’s current President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed him and serve as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. This plan reflects the Board’s ongoing commitment to long-term succession planning and leadership continuity. “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Clay for his leadership and lasting impact on ...