Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) and The Drilling Company (Maersk Drilling) have revealed the details about the executive management team which is to be valid after the closing of the business merger declared on November 10, 2021. The merged company will have an experienced management team directed by Robert W. Eifler as President and Chief Executive Officer.
The company disclosed that Richard B. Barker will join the executive team as Senior VP and CFO, William E. Turcotte as Senior VP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Joey M. Kawaja as Senior VP Operations. Other members include Caroline Alting as Senior VP of Operational Excellence, Mikkel Ipsen as VP of Human Resources.
Claus Bachmann will serve as VP of Operations of North Sea, Matthew J. Brodie will serve as Vice President of Operations in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, and finally, Garth Pulkkinen will serve as VP of Operations. Blake A. Denton act as Senior VP, Marketing and Contracts, and Marika Reis will serve as Chief Innovation Officer in the executive team of the merged company.
Mr. Eifler, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the merged company commented that this very capable management team will bring tremendous expertise and strong leadership values to the combined firm since it will be made up of existing leadership from both Noble and Maersk Drilling. Both the firms’ teams work together to integrate the two businesses swiftly and successfully, resulting in a differentiated value offer for both its customers and shareholders.