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By Joseph Triepke
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Whether you loved him or hated him, Aubrey McClendon always had your attention. Reflecting on the past decade or two, it's hard to name any CEO who left a more indelible mark on the O&G industry than Aubrey. There's also a very short list of CEOs that were more controversial than the charismatic firebrand.
Aubrey McClendon was shale. He was the ultimate capitalist, creating from scratch a company that would re-shape the E&P landscape and rival ExxonMobil for the title of largest US natural gas producer.
Wherever Aubrey went, he commanded the room. His style permeated every pore of his company. He was a leader that plunged forward with reckless abandon and a full commitment to his vision. He was also a philanthropist, restaurateur, NBA owner, and billionaire enjoying rare and unusual luxuries - a $12 million antique map collection, a collection of trophy wines he stored in cellars from Maui to Vail, and millions of dollars worth of antique boats.
Just as in life, Aubrey's untimely death was anything but quiet and straight-forward. But, isn't he the last one you'd expect to fade quietly into the night? He was a born risk-taker that knew when to hold and when to fold.
In the end, the phrase that sums Aubrey up best is oilfield legend. His legacy will go down alongside the larger-than-life oilmen that came before him - they just don't make them like this anymore. R.I.P. Aubrey McClendon, oilfield legend, 1959-2016.
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