Management Board Update
SBM Offshore announces the resignation of Philippe Barril as Chief Transition Officer effective August 31, 2022, following his appointment as CEO of Heerema Marine Contractors on September 1, 2022. Barril has been a part of SBM since 2015, taking on various roles including Chief Operating Officer. His departure will lead to a simplified Management Board structure, redistributing his responsibilities among the remaining members aimed at sustaining SBM's progression as an energy transition company. CEO Bruno Chabas commended Barril's contributions during his tenure.
- Significant leadership transition with Philippe Barril's new role potentially enhancing industry relationships.
- Management Board restructuring aims to maintain focus on energy transition strategy.
- Departure of a key executive may create uncertainty in company strategy execution.
- Management Board restructuring could lead to potential operational disruptions during the transition.
June 3, 2022
SBM Offshore announces that Philippe Barril has decided to step down on August 31, 2022 from his role as Chief Transition Officer (CTO) further to his appointment as CEO of Heerema Marine Contractors on September 1, 2022.
Philippe was appointed member of the Management Board and Chief Operating Officer in 2015, becoming CTO in April 2022 with responsibility for Human Resources, Legal & Compliance, Health, Safety, Security and Environment and some other corporate functions.
Following Philippe’s departure, it has been decided to simplify the structure of the Management Board. The CTO portfolio will therefore be allocated among the remaining three Management Board members with the aim of ensuring continued focus on SBM Offshore’s advancement as an energy transition company.
Bruno Chabas, CEO, said: “I would like to thank Philippe for his partnership and significant contribution to the Company over the past seven years. He has played a key role in the delivery of our strategy and our performance as a full lifecycle energy transition company, overseeing the realization of the Fast4Ward® program and the substantial increase in our order book that this has enabled. Further, I would like to acknowledge the role Philippe has played in enhancing the focus on safety and health management and the continuation of our outstanding operating performance of our fleet. He is a great colleague and team player. We wish him every success in his new role.”
Philippe Barril, CTO, said: “The last seven years have been an amazing experience and I would like to thank all my colleagues at SBM Offshore for their commitment, resilience and delivery of our group vision. A particular note for my Management Board colleagues whether past or present for their remarkable team spirit. I look forward to joining Heerema Marine Contractors, a leader of the offshore industry and to contribute with its teams to its unique positioning within the energy transition space.”
Corporate Profile
SBM Offshore designs, builds, installs and operates offshore floating facilities for the offshore energy industry. As a leading technology provider, we put our marine expertise at the service of a responsible energy transition by reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, while developing cleaner solutions for renewable energy sources.
More than 5,000 SBMers worldwide are committed to sharing their experience to deliver safe, sustainable and affordable energy from the oceans for generations to come.
For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com.
The Management Board
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, June 3, 2022
| Financial Calendar | Date | Year |
| Half Year 2022 Earnings | August 4 | 2022 |
| Third Quarter 2022 Trading Update | November 10 | 2022 |
| Full Year 2022 Earnings | February 23 | 2023 |
| Annual General Meeting | April 13 | 2023 |
| First Quarter 2023 Trading Update | May 11 | 2023 |
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Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and performance of the Company’s business may vary materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements described in this release. SBM Offshore does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update any industry information or forward-looking statements set forth in this release to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise.
Nothing in this release shall be deemed an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V. directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. In this release “SBM Offshore” and “SBM” are sometimes used for convenience where references are made to SBM Offshore N.V. and its subsidiaries in general. These expressions are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular company or companies.
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