Robert W. Eifler has been named Vice President and General Manager – Marketing and Contracts (photo: Noble Corporation plc)

Noble Corporation plc has announced that Robert W. Eifler has been named Vice President and General Manager – Marketing and Contracts, effective July 17, 2017. In his new role, Eifler will be responsible for Noble’s worldwide marketing and contracts efforts, based in the Company’s operations headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas. Eifler joined Noble in February 2005 as part of the company’s management development program and has held numerous operational and marketing roles with increasing responsibility around the world since that time. Most recently he has led the Company’s marketing and contracts efforts for the Eastern Hemisphere while based in London.

“We are delighted to have Robert take on this new challenge. Throughout his career he has demonstrated great leadership and has developed a deep understanding of our industry while building a strong foundation in business fundamentals,” said David W. Williams, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Noble Corporation plc. “Robert’s background and work ethic will fit well with our senior management team and we look forward to supporting him in this new role.”

Eifler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems and Information Engineering from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the Acton School of Business.

Simon W. Johnson, who previously managed Noble’s marketing and contracts efforts, has left the Company to pursue other interests.

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