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Tom Bates
Director/Board Member at
SSR MINING INC.
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Thomas R.
Bates is Chairman at Vantage Drilling International Ltd. since 2024.
He is an Independent Director at TETRA Technologies, Inc. since 2011.
He serves as Lead Independent Director at SSR Mining, Inc. starting in 2024.
He holds director positions at IDM Group LLC, IDM Group Ltd. since 2011, The Neeley School of Business as Director-Ralph Lowe Energy Institute, Wellflex Energy Solutions LLC since 2013, Wellflex Energy Partners LLC, and is a Partner at 4D Global Energy Advisors SAS since 2017.
Former roles include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Weatherford Enterra, Inc. in 1998; Chairman at Hercules Offshore, Inc. from 2009 to 2015; Chairman at Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. from 2014 to 2020; Chairman at Reservoir Exploration Technology AS from 2010 to 2011; Chairman at Weatherford International plc from 2019 to 2020; Director at Tidewater, Inc. from 2017 to 2019; Director at T-3 Energy Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2011; Director at NATCO Group, Inc. from 2003 to 2009; Director at NQL Energy Services, Inc. from 2003 to 2007; Managing Director at Lime Rock Management LP from 2001 to 2013; Independent Non-Executive Director at Alacer Gold Corp.
from 2014 to 2020; Director at FTS International, Inc. from 2014 to 2016; Managing Director at Lime Rock Partners LLC from 2010 to 2012; Senior VP & President-Discovery Group at Baker Hughes Holdings LLC from 1998 to 2000; and President-Anadrill Division at SLB Ltd. from 1992 to 1997.
Education includes undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees from the University of Michigan and an MBA from The Neeley School of Business.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | 531,924 ( 0.39% ) | 5 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
SSR MINING INC 0.01% | 2026-03-31 | 26,230 ( 0.01% ) | 818 901 $ | 2026-05-30 |
0.03% | 2025-03-13 | 3,378 ( 0.03% ) | 60 719 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Tom Bates active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SSR MINING INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-09-15 |
| TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-11-13 |
IDM Group Ltd.
 IDM Group Ltd. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Supplies capital equipment to the oil and gas industry | Director/Board Member | 2009-07-09 |
4D Global Energy Advisors SAS
 4D Global Energy Advisors SAS Investment ManagersFinance 4DGEA's funds provide development capital and strategic support to small- to mid-sized firms active in the hydrocarbons value chain of the energy sector. Their investment strategy focuses on a long-term horizon. They look for unlisted firms in the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments in addition to the technology and services aspects of the energy industry. 4DGEA is an active investment manager. They believe it is important to develop close relationships with their portfolio firms. They seek to add value to the portfolio firms through their expertise and network. Investment criteria include firms displaying strong potential for organic growth and clear business objectives and strategy. They may invest worldwide including emerging markets when country risk is mitigated through exports or diversification. 4DGEA will generally not invest in the following situations, such as those that would oppose the firm's existing management and board, or where performance is linked to a single emerging market, or projects or start-ups, or when firms are already listed on a stock exchange (with the exception when the firm could be taken private). | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2016-12-31 |
Wellflex Energy Solutions LLC
 Wellflex Energy Solutions LLC Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures line heaters, hybrid separators and gas desiccant dryers & provides engineering and fabricates oil, gas production equipment | Director/Board Member | 2013-10-31 |
The Neeley School of Business
 The Neeley School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Wellflex Energy Partners LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
IDM Group LLC
 IDM Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Acquisition vehicle | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Tom Bates
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| ALACER GOLD CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2020-08-31 |
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Training of Tom Bates
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
67
1st degree connections
32
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 32 |
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Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
 Baker Hughes Holdings LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures energy technologies | Producer Manufacturing |
Shell Oil Co.
 Shell Oil Co. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Operates as an integrated oil and gas company that engages in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil & natural gas and manufactures petrochemicals | Energy Minerals |
Tidewater, Inc.
 Tidewater, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Provides offshore marine support and transportation services | Transportation |
Weatherford Enterra, Inc.
 Weatherford Enterra, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides products and service to the oil and gas industry | Industrial Services |
Schlumberger Ltd.
 Schlumberger Ltd. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Designs and constructs wells and manufactures surface & midstream production systems | Industrial Services |
T-3 Energy Services, Inc.
 T-3 Energy Services, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Manufactures and distributes valves, chokes, actuators, and other high pressure products for the oil and gas industry | Industrial Services |
TETRA Technologies, Inc.
 TETRA Technologies, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures & distributes bromine-based completion fluids, calcium chloride and water management solutions and services | Process Industries |
SSR Mining, Inc.
 SSR Mining, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates marigold, puna, seabee, copler mining projects | Non-Energy Minerals |
NATCO Group, Inc.
 NATCO Group, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Designs and manufactures wellhead equipment and systems used in the production of oil and gas | Industrial Services |
Hercules Offshore, Inc.
 Hercules Offshore, Inc. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides drilling and lift boat services to the oil and gas industry | Industrial Services |
NQL Energy Services, Inc.
 NQL Energy Services, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Develops downhole tools and technology for the oil and gas industry | Industrial Services |
vMonitor LLC
 vMonitor LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless communication solutions for the oil and gas industry | Communications |
Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.
 Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides land drilling services | Industrial Services |
Crescendo Resources LP
 Crescendo Resources LP Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas production services | Energy Minerals |
Lime Rock Management LP
 Lime Rock Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Lime Rock Management invests in both public & private oil and gas companies located in the United States with an investment size of USD 50 - 150 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of upstream oil and gas properties. It provides financing for buyout and acquisition capital requirements. | Finance |
Reservoir Exploration Technology AS
 Reservoir Exploration Technology AS Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides seismic offshore studies | Industrial Services |
4D Global Energy Advisors SAS
4D Global Energy Advisors SAS Investment ManagersFinance 4DGEA's funds provide development capital and strategic support to small- to mid-sized firms active in the hydrocarbons value chain of the energy sector. Their investment strategy focuses on a long-term horizon. They look for unlisted firms in the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments in addition to the technology and services aspects of the energy industry. 4DGEA is an active investment manager. They believe it is important to develop close relationships with their portfolio firms. They seek to add value to the portfolio firms through their expertise and network. Investment criteria include firms displaying strong potential for organic growth and clear business objectives and strategy. They may invest worldwide including emerging markets when country risk is mitigated through exports or diversification. 4DGEA will generally not invest in the following situations, such as those that would oppose the firm's existing management and board, or where performance is linked to a single emerging market, or projects or start-ups, or when firms are already listed on a stock exchange (with the exception when the firm could be taken private). | Finance |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
IDM Group LLC
IDM Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Acquisition vehicle | Finance |
IDM Group Ltd.
IDM Group Ltd. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Supplies capital equipment to the oil and gas industry | Industrial Services |
Patriot Drilling, Inc.
 Patriot Drilling, Inc. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Drills oil and gas wells | Industrial Services |
Vantage Drilling International Ltd. (Old)
 Vantage Drilling International Ltd. (Old) Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides offshore drilling services | Industrial Services |
@Balance BV
 @Balance BV Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides drilling services and supplies related products | Industrial Services |
Lime Rock Partners LLC
 Lime Rock Partners LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services in the exploration & production, energy service, and oil service technology sectors | Finance |
Iracore International LLC
 Iracore International LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Manufactures urethane lined pipes and pipeline systems | Producer Manufacturing |
GES-Global Energy Services, Inc.
 GES-Global Energy Services, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Operates as a parent company with interests in designing and manufacturing mobile land drilling rigs, premium mud pump components and expendables and fully integrated AC and DC power systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Alacer Gold Corp.
 Alacer Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration and development of gold mining | Non-Energy Minerals |
FTS International, Inc.
 FTS International, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides oil and natural gas well stimulation services | Industrial Services |
The Neeley School of Business
The Neeley School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Weatherford International plc
 Weatherford International plc Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides well construction technologies, production and drilling services | Industrial Services |
Wellflex Energy Solutions LLC
Wellflex Energy Solutions LLC Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures line heaters, hybrid separators and gas desiccant dryers & provides engineering and fabricates oil, gas production equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Wellflex Energy Partners LLC |
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