Oceaneering Announces the Promotion of Benjamin M. Laura to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII) has announced the promotion of Benjamin M. Laura to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Laura, who currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer since 2022, joined the company in 2014 as Director of Subsea Services. Prior to Oceaneering, he worked at Baker Hughes as Vice President and Managing Director for Baker Hughes do Brasil. Laura holds engineering degrees from Mississippi State University and Oklahoma State University.
Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII) ha annunciato la promozione di Benjamin M. Laura a Vicepresidente Senior e Direttore Operativo, con effetto dal 1 gennaio 2025. Laura, che attualmente ricopre il ruolo di Vicepresidente Senior e Direttore dell'Innovazione dal 2022, è entrato nella compagnia nel 2014 come Direttore dei Servizi Subacquei. Prima di unirsi a Oceaneering, ha lavorato presso Baker Hughes come Vicepresidente e Amministratore Delegato per Baker Hughes do Brasil. Laura possiede lauree in ingegneria dalla Mississippi State University e dall'Oklahoma State University.
Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII) ha anunciado la promoción de Benjamin M. Laura a Vicepresidente Sénior y Director de Operaciones, con efecto a partir del 1 de enero de 2025. Laura, que actualmente se desempeña como Vicepresidente Sénior y Director de Innovación desde 2022, se unió a la empresa en 2014 como Director de Servicios Submarinos. Antes de Oceaneering, trabajó en Baker Hughes como Vicepresidente y Director General de Baker Hughes do Brasil. Laura tiene títulos de ingeniería de la Universidad Estatal de Mississippi y de la Universidad Estatal de Oklahoma.
Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII)는 Benjamin M. Laura를 수석 부사장 겸 최고 운영 책임자로 승진시키는 것을 발표했습니다. 이 의사는 2025년 1월 1일부로 효력을 발생합니다. Laura는 2022년부터 수석 부사장 및 최고 혁신 책임자로 재직 중이며, 2014년에는 해저 서비스 이사로 회사에 합류했습니다. Oceaneering에 합류하기 전에 Baker Hughes에서 부사장 및 브라질 Baker Hughes의 관리 이사로 근무했습니다. Laura는 미시시피 주립대학교와 오클라호마 주립대학교에서 공학 학위를 취득했습니다.
Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII) a annoncé la promotion de Benjamin M. Laura au poste de Vice-Président Senior et Directeur des Opérations, avec effet à compter du 1er janvier 2025. Laura, qui occupe actuellement le poste de Vice-Président Senior et Directeur de l'Innovation depuis 2022, a rejoint l'entreprise en 2014 en tant que Directeur des Services Sous-Marins. Avant de rejoindre Oceaneering, il a travaillé chez Baker Hughes en tant que Vice-Président et Directeur Général de Baker Hughes do Brasil. Laura est diplômé en ingénierie de l'Université d'État du Mississippi et de l'Université d'État de l'Oklahoma.
Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII) hat die Beförderung von Benjamin M. Laura zum Senior Vice President und Chief Operating Officer bekannt gegeben, die am 1. Januar 2025 wirksam wird. Laura, der seit 2022 als Senior Vice President und Chief Innovation Officer tätig ist, kam 2014 als Direktor für Subsea Services in das Unternehmen. Vor seiner Zeit bei Oceaneering arbeitete er bei Baker Hughes als Vizepräsident und Geschäftsführer von Baker Hughes do Brasil. Laura hat Ingenieurabschlüsse von der Mississippi State University und der Oklahoma State University.
- Internal promotion demonstrates succession planning and leadership continuity
- Appointee brings extensive industry experience and proven track record within the company
- None.
Insights
The appointment of Benjamin Laura as COO represents a standard executive transition that's unlikely to cause significant market movement. While Laura's background in innovation and operational experience at Baker Hughes could benefit Oceaneering's strategic direction, the delayed effective date (January 2025) and internal promotion nature suggest minimal immediate impact on company operations or stock performance. His track record in subsea services and innovation roles indicates continuity rather than dramatic strategic shifts.
Mr. Laura currently serves as Oceaneering’s Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, a position he has held since 2022. He joined Oceaneering in 2014 as Director, Subsea Services, and has held roles with progressively more responsibility during his tenure. Before joining Oceaneering, he worked for Baker Hughes Incorporated as Vice President and Managing Director for Baker Hughes do Brasil. Mr. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Technology Management from Oklahoma State University.
Roderick A. Larson, Oceaneering’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “Over the last ten years, Ben has demonstrated the leadership, vision, and drive to deliver positive outcomes for our business and our team. His functional and operational experience and strong record as a change leader make him an ideal fit for Oceaneering’s Chief Operating Officer role.”
This release contains "forward-looking statements," as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements as to expectations regarding Mr. Laura’s scope of responsibility and statements regarding Mr. Laura’s experience and performance, to the extent such statements may be an indicator of future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and expectations, and are subject to certain risks, assumptions, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.
Oceaneering is a global technology company delivering engineered services and products and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment industries.
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Hilary Frisbie
Senior Director, Investor Relations
Oceaneering International, Inc.
713-329-4755
investorrelations@oceaneering.com
Source: Oceaneering International, Inc.
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