Founder Profile
Conrad Schlumberger
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Conrad Schlumberger?
Conrad Schlumberger is a founder of SLB, which was founded in 1926 with Marcel Schlumberger.
- Company founded
- SLB
- Founded
- 1926
- Co-founders
- Marcel Schlumberger
Background
French physicist and innovator.
Founding Story
Conrad Schlumberger founded the company in 1926 alongside his brother Marcel. He was a brilliant French physicist who invented a revolutionary technique for mapping underground rock formations using electrical resistance. This absolute breakthrough completely changed the global oil industry, allowing prospectors to precisely 'see' underground before drilling highly expensive dry wells. Conrad Schlumberger was born in 1878.
Sources
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- SLB FY2025 Form 10-K (SLB)
- SLB Q1 2026 Form 10-Q (SLB)