Executive Leadership
Experienced offshore industry leaders driving operational excellence
and technological innovation across global deepwater operations.
Leadership Philosophy
Abyssora Deepwater's executive team brings together decades of combined experience in offshore drilling, subsea engineering, and global energy operations. Our leaders have managed billions of dollars in deepwater projects across the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, West Africa, and the North Sea. With an unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence, this team guides Abyssora's strategic vision while maintaining the hands-on technical expertise that defines our company culture.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Deepwater industry veterans with proven track records
in offshore operations, technology, and global business development.
Richard Thornton
Former VP of Deepwater Operations at Transocean with 25+ years in offshore drilling. Led development of 12 ultra-deepwater drillships worldwide.
Marcus Hoffmann
Former Fleet Manager at Seadrill overseeing 15 deepwater units. Specialist in North Sea and Brazilian pre-salt operations.
Sarah Mitchell
Former CFO at Diamond Offshore. Expert in offshore asset financing, project economics, and international tax strategy.
Dr. James Chen
Former Director of Drilling Technology at Shell. Led development of managed pressure drilling and dual-gradient systems.
Elena Rodriguez
Former Operations Director at TechnipFMC. Expert in subsea installation and FPSO commissioning across 4 continents.
David Okonkwo
Former HR Director at Schlumberger. Specialist in offshore workforce development and international labor strategy.
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
Dedicated operational leadership across our four global divisions.
In addition to our Houston-based executive team, Abyssora Deepwater maintains experienced regional leadership in Rio de Janeiro (South America), Luanda (West Africa), Aberdeen (North Sea), and Singapore (Asia Pacific). Each regional director brings 15+ years of local market expertise, ensuring responsive decision-making and culturally attuned operations management.
Our regional leaders report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and maintain full P&L responsibility for their respective divisions, enabling agile responses to market conditions while maintaining global standards for safety and operational excellence.