About Duke Bajenting
Duke Bajenting, Vice President of Strategy and Sustainability at Valaris, participated in a September 2024 "60 Seconds with Leadership" interview. Bajenting stated that he has climbed a mountain and would never jump from a plane. He said that what keeps him engaged in his work is "the people — practical, pragmatic, friendly — who just focus on solving problems and making things better." Bajenting noted that if he had to imagine another career, he would be a doctor or teacher, and that he would like to learn more about AI.
Bajenting shared that he has two bullet wounds in his body, which he described as something most people would find surprising to learn about him. He said his favorite ways to unwind are playing tennis and reading mystery novels, and that "life is always better with more chocolate." When asked who he would swap places with for a day, Bajenting replied, "Roger Federer on Wimbledon finals day."
Source: AI-verified profile updated from Duke Bajenting's recent appearances.
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Transcript (26 segments)
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Fred0:02
Duke Bajenting, Vice President for Strategy and Sustainability. Hi Duke, thanks for taking a few minutes to talk to me today.
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Duke Bajenting0:10
Hi, of course Fred. Very good to chat with you today. Ready to answer a few questions.
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Fred0:18
Yeah, of course, perfect. First question: climb a mountain or jump from a plane?
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Duke Bajenting0:21
Climb a mountain.
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Fred0:22
Have you done some of that in the past?
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Duke Bajenting0:24
Yeah, I have. And I would never jump out of a plane.
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Fred0:28
And what is it about this type of work that keeps you engaged and motivated?
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Duke Bajenting0:33
The people, certainly. Very practical, pragmatic, friendly. Just focus on solving problems and making things better.
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Fred0:39
If you had to imagine another career, what would it be?
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Duke Bajenting0:41
Oh, I'd be a doctor or a teacher. But I think if I had to do it again, I would seriously consider doing that.
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Fred0:49
Is there something you'd like to learn more about?
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Duke Bajenting0:52
Um, AI.
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Fred0:54
Is there something that most people would find surprising to learn about you?
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Duke Bajenting0:57
I have two bullet wounds in my body.
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Duke Bajenting1:01
No, I'm not.
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Fred1:04
What is your favorite thing to do to unwind?
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Duke Bajenting1:07
I play tennis and I read a good mystery novel.
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Fred1:10
Nice. Finish this sentence: life is always better with more blank.
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Duke Bajenting1:15
Chocolate, I think.
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Fred1:17
And last question: if you could swap places with anyone for a day, who would it be?
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Duke Bajenting1:20
I'd say Roger Federer on Wimbledon finals day.
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Fred1:27
Excellent. Did you enjoy the recent Wimbledon?
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Duke Bajenting1:30
I did. Djokovic and Alcaraz, great finals.
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Fred1:35
Yeah, that was very nice. I enjoyed it too. Excellent. Well, thanks Duke, this has been fantastic. Get to know a little more about you.
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Duke Bajenting1:40
All right, thanks Fred.
