Senior Vice President, General Counsel And Executive Officer
Houston, Texas, Us
Publicly traded, global-leading deepwater drilling contractor owning and operating one of the world’s largest offshore drilling fleets. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with 5,500 employees across the globe.Senior executive officer reported directly to and advised the CEO and Board of Directors. Provided strategic leadership and direction as senior corporate officer. Selected to directly lead Human Resources, Marketing, Purchasing, Claims, Health, Safety and Environmental departments, including staff stationed in international offices. Also selected to lead and develop international shore-based business managers and International Operations and Administrative Support department. Oversaw intellectual property, corporate compliance and corporate governance matters. Reviewed, managed and negotiated international and domestic contracts. Developed and managed legal tactics and plans to protect company assets and mitigate risks and liabilities. Areas of Oversight:Legal Department, 1998-2014Claims Department, 2001-2014Human Resources, Personnel, Benefits & Training Departments, 2006-2010Health, Safety & Environmental Department, 2006-2014Area Business Manager South America Region, 2008-2014Administration and Operations Support Department, 2008-2014Travel Department, 2008-2014Managing Director for Brazil Shore Base, 2009-2010Purchasing & Materials Control Department, 2009- 2014Area Business Manager Africa & Europe Region, 2009-2014Area Business Manager Asia & Pacific Region, 2009-2014Operations Management Systems Department, 2009-2014Security Department, 2010-2014Marine Department, 2010-2014Contracts & Marketing Department, 2010-2012Company Point of Contact for Internal Audit Team, 2011-2014Human Resources, Personnel, Benefits & Training Department, 2012-2014