Organizational changes at Seadrill
Written by Nick Blenkey
Seadrill’s decision to consolidate in Houston will see Lief Nelson depart the company.
As previously announced, offshore driller Seadrill Limited (NYSE & OSE: SDRL) has decided to close its London, England, office and consolidate its corporate office in Houston. Someone who won’t be making the move is Seadrill’s executive vice president and chief operating & technology officer, Leif Nelson, who instead will be departing the company.
In connection with Nelson’s departure, Seadrill has promoted Marcel Wieggers to senior vice president – operations, reporting directly to president and CEO Simon Johnson.
Wieggers, who has been with Seadrill since 2009, most recently serving as vice president – operations, has a resume that includes working as a roustabout and a toolpusher prior to his management career.
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