Seadrill has appointed Dr Charles Woodburn as its new director.
Dr Woodburn is currently chief executive of Expro Group and spent 15 years in senior management roles with Schlumberger.
He also holds a PhD in engineering from Cambridge University.
John Fredriksen, chairman of the board of directors said: “The Board is very pleased that Dr Woodburn has decided to join our Board. He brings valuable expertise and industry knowledge and we look forward to his contribution to the company’s future development”.