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CHAIRMAN'S NOTE

s Chairman of the IAGC, I One of my main priorities as Chairman is to address the
am proud to join my public perception and reputation of the geophysical
Acolleagues on the Board of industry, and with the IAGC's help, improve the industry's
Directors and play an active role in image and value proposition to attract a younger
the organization leading the generation to our industry's workforce.
geophysical industry into a bright
and sustainable future. The IAGC I am very concerned that the geophysical industry will miss
is a credible and effective voice for out on a wealth of young talent who are in search of tech
advancing a favorable regulatory industry jobs, but overlook the geophysical industry, one of
and business climate for our the most innovative in the world. As we come out of the
industry. downturn, talent acquisition will be a real challenge facing the
oil and gas industry, and especially the geophysical industry.
In the next few years, the IAGC
will focus on strategies and It is important that our support of the IAGC and its efforts
activities that support three main continues, defending our industry which is the cornerstone
areas of emphasis: protecfting your of energy development. During this critical time for the
freedom to operate, strengthening the health of the industry, industry, our Association is doing an excellent job of taking
and raising the visibility of the industry. All three focus the IAGC to greater heights with fewer resources. It is
areas are equally important and are interconnected and imperative that we continue to support the IAGC so that
interdependent. One cannot be successful without the others. our momentum endures.

Around the globe, the IAGC is leading the exploration Even as the bar is continually being raised in the face of
industry's advocacy efforts, ensuring our continued access adversity and challenges, our Association, the IAGC
to commercial opportunities. They have become a known continues to meet the challenge time after time. I would like
source of geophysical industry insight to governments to thank the talented IAGC staff for their outstanding
worldwide and promote practicable and science-based contributions and the geophysical company members for their
decision-making on issues of critical importance to our industry, commitment and leadership in remaining active in the IAGC.
such as the effects of sound on the marine environment.

Even in this market downturn, our industry and Association
remain committed to innovation, operational excellence and
environmental stewardship. The IAGC brings our industry's
health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) expertise together Maurice Nessim, Chairman, IAGC Board of Directors
to facilitate continuous improvement in our operations. President, WesternGeco

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