Mark Burns

Mr. Burns brings over 35 years of management and operational experience in the marine and energy industries. Most recently he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ensco plc from 2012 to his retirement in December 2015. During his years of service with Ensco, Mr. Burns also served as Senior Vice President – Western Hemisphere and as President of Ensco Offshore International Company, a subsidiary of Ensco. Prior to joining Ensco, Mr. Burns served twenty-five years with Noble Corporation. During his career with Noble, Mr. Burns held increasing levels of responsibility and managed both US Gulf of Mexico and UK North Sea operations. In 2007, Mr. Burns was named IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) Contractor of the Year. Mr. Burns holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Sam Houston State University.