en.Wedoany.com Reported - Offshore service provider BOURBON has appointed Olivier Blaringhem as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 14, 2026, succeeding Gaël Bodénès, who has led the company since 2017.
Blaringhem brings over 25 years of experience in offshore services, engineering, and subsea project execution. He joins from Subsea7, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President for Subsea and Conventional operations, and has held a series of leadership roles across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
The leadership transition comes as BOURBON continues to expand its offshore support vessel fleet and strengthen its position in key offshore markets, including West Africa and Guyana. The company recently announced the addition of 13 offshore support vessels since early 2026, with investments exceeding $180 million.
Bruno Chabas, Chairman of the Board of BOURBON, stated that BOURBON is entering its next chapter with strong momentum. The Group holds a market-leading position in West Africa and the Guyana Basin—one of the world's most attractive offshore growth regions—and maintains long-term partnerships with leading operators driving the global deepwater market. Chabas noted that Blaringhem's international experience and offshore industry expertise will support the company's continued growth and operational development.
Blaringhem expressed his delight in joining BOURBON at such a compelling time. The Group operates a market-leading fleet in some of the most active offshore basins and has a clear strategic roadmap against a robust market backdrop. Blaringhem stated that his priorities will include further strengthening operational performance, expanding customer relationships, and supporting growth in the company's core offshore markets.
BOURBON operates one of the world's largest offshore support vessel fleets, providing maritime and logistics services to global offshore oil and gas operators.
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