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Senior Director, Technology

McDermott is a leading provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) services for upstream field developments worldwide. The Company delivers fixed and floating production facilities, pipelines and subsea systems from concept to commissioning for complex Offshore and Subsea oil and gas projects to help oil companies safely produce and transport hydrocarbons. Our customers include national and major energy companies. Operating in more than 20 countries across the world, our locally focused and globally integrated resources include approximately 11,200 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels, fabrication facilities and engineering offices. We are renowned for our extensive knowledge and experience, technological advancements, performance records, superior safety and commitment to deliver. McDermott has served the energy industry since 1923 and shares of the common stock are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. As used in this press release, McDermott includes McDermott International, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates.

 Senior leader with Information Technology responsibilities for a $4.4B region with operations in 25 countries across Middle East & Asia Pacific.  18 Years of experience with organisational leadership across IT disciplines, leading successful virtual teams across continents & hemispheres.  Demonstrated success in leading transformational programs across the enterprise landscape, leading change & acquisition integration.  Leadership experience with proven results in streamlining business processes, leveraging information Technology to drive organisational cost & operational efficiency.  A successful business partner, in creating & executing long term IT strategies, aligning business needs.  Built & nurtured high performance - high integrity teams. Nurture innovation, pioneer ideas & willing to take calculated risks to accelerate organisational needs.