Michael Boysen Nielsen

Chief Commercial Officer & EVP at Odfjell Drilling

Michael Boysen Nielsen is the Chief Commercial Officer & EVP at Odfjell Drilling. Prior to their current role, they served as the Senior Vice President, Contracts & Marketing at Ocean Rig from April 2012 to November 2016. In this role, they had global responsibility for all of Ocean Rig's UDW assets within marketing and contracts. Michael was also responsible for originating leads, developing proposals, responding to tenders, contract qualifications and contract negotiations.

Nielsen has a Bachelor's in organisation and strategy from London Business School and IMD. Michael also has 15 years of managerial leadership experience within the energy and marine industries. Throughout their career, they have been responsible for procurement, project development and business growth. Michael has successfully negotiated and signed numerous major drilling contracts worldwide, totaling over $4 billion in value.

Michael Boysen Nielsen attended the Copenhagen Business School, where they earned their Bachelor of Science in marketing. Michael then pursued a career in management, attending the London Business School for their advanced management degree. Finally, they completed a strategy program at IMD.

Michael Boysen Nielsen reports to Simen Lieungh, CEO . They work with Elisabeth Cecilie Haram - EVP, Odfjell Energy, Janike A. Myre - SVP QHSE, and Kjetil Gjersdal - EVP MODU.

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  • Chief Commercial Officer & EVP

    December, 2015 - present

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