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Corporate Management

Odfjell Drilling's Corporate Management group all have a long experience within the business

Simen Lieungh, CEO Odfjell Drilling
Mr. Lieungh was appointed CEO of Odfjell Drilling in 2010. He holds a Msc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Trondheim. He has held various management positions in the oil and gas industry and was previously CEO of Aker Solutions.

Atle Sæbø, CFO Odfjell Drilling

Mr. Sæbø holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH). He has previous held leading positions with Fred. Olsen Offshore, Geco and Nevi Corporate. Mr. Sæbø has been working with Odfjell Drilling since 1993.

Erik Askvik, EVP Mobile Offshore Drilling Units

Mr Askvik holds a bachelor degree in Drilling and Petroleum engineering from the University of Stavanger. He has held several management positions since he was employed by Odfjell Drilling in 1986. He was EVP Business development from 2005 to 2010.

Kurt Meinert Fjell, EVP Odfjell Drilling Technology

Mr. Fjell holds a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bergen University College and has further studied project management and leadership. He has 15 years of experience from the offshore industry and has been working in Odfjell Drilling since 2002.

Tommy Johnsen, EVP Odfjell Well Services

Mr. Johnsen has 16 years experience in drilling and oilfield services. He was regional manager for Odfjell Drilling in the Middle East for the period 2006 to 2011. Mr Johnsen was General Manager for Malm Orstad between 2004 and 2006.

Ole Fredrik Maier, EVP Platform Drilling

Mr. Maier holds a Bachelor degree in engineering and finance/administration from Vestfold University College (Horten ingeniørskole). He held various offshore postions in the drilling industry before he joined Odfjell Drilling in 2002. He has been regional manager for the UK since 2012.

Janike A. Myre, SVP QHSE

Mrs. Myre is a business graduate from the Norwegian Business School (BI), and has completed master programs as well as executive management courses at BI. Mrs. Myre has more than 28 years experience from leading positions in Gulf, Chevron, Sonat Offshore and Transocean. Mrs. Myre has been with Odfjell Drilling since 2002.

Jone Torstensen, EVP Chief of staff

Mr. Torstensen is educated in business economics/ administration at Stavanger University College and the University of Bergen. During 18 years in Aker Kværner and Aker Solutions Mr. Torstensen has held various management positions in finance, project management and business development. Mr. Torstensen joined Odfjell Drilling in 2012.

Bengt A. Olsen, SVP HR & Organisation

Mr. Olsen holds a degree in personnel administration and marketing management from the Norwegian School of Management and Business Administration (NHH). He has more than 35 years experience from the shipping and offshore markets. Mr. Olsen has been with Odfjell Drilling since 1979.

Gisle Johanson, SVP Communications

Mr. Johanson holds a Master`s degree in business economics from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH). Mr. Johanson has been working in the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, financial media. He has held various communication positions in Saga Petroleum, Hydro and Statoil before he joined Odfjell Drilling in 2012.