Seadrill names Samir Ali president and CEO
Written by Marine Log Staff
Samir Ali [Photo: Seadrill]
Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Limited on March 12 announced a leadership change, effective immediately. that saw EVP and CCO Samir Ali appointed president and CEO, succeeding Simon Johnson.
“The board is confident that Samir is the right leader to guide Seadrill forward,”said Julie J. Robertson, chair of the Seadrill board. “Since joining the company, he has demonstrated strong leadership, deep industry knowledge, and a clear commitment to operational excellence. We look forward to working closely with him as Seadrill continues to build on its strong foundation. I stand ready to provide Samir whatever support he needs as he makes this transition to CEO.”
Ali has served as Seadrill’s executive vice president and chief commercial officer since August 2022. Prior to joining the company, he was with Diamond Offshore, most recently serving as vice president of investor relations and corporate development. He previously held roles as a debt and equity investment portfolio manager at Bain Capital and as an Investment banker at Simmons & Company.
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