Rig company Northern Drilling has appointed Scott McReaken as chief executive officer (CEO).
The John Fredriksen-controlled company said in a press release that McReaken will succeed Gunnar Winther Eliassen who will continue to support the company through Seatankers Consultancy Services.
McReaken has been employed by Seadrill Group of Companies since 2012 where he served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Sevan Drilling and Chief Financial Officer of North Atlantic Drilling Ltd.
With commencement of West Mira for operations in Norway, Northern Drilling will enter into a new phase of business. Northern Drilling’s board believes McReaken brings the experience and leadership necessary to successfully oversee this important transformation of the company.
The press release said that the rig investment company will continue to primarily remain an asset platform and is not targeting a further expansion of in-house operational capabilities. All operational capabilities and requirements will continue to be sourced through management contracts.