
Ian Hudson
Chief Executive Officer, Drilling Systems
Dr Ian Hudson
CEO of Drilling Systems, a world leading simulation technology company with an unrivalled expertise and customer base spanning a range of industry sectors from Energy to Ports and covering disciplines from Drilling to Well Control, Cranes and Lifting as well as Production, Process and Well Intervention. Ian’s role includes day to day leadership of the global drilling systems team and responsibility for the strategic direction and growth of the company.
Ian was previously with leading offshore drilling contractor, Transocean, for 10 years working in a range of senior leadership roles from Director of QHSE, Global Talent Management, Field HR, Marketing and Asset Divestitures in locations from Houston to Dubai.
Prior to joining the energy sector Ian worked as a project director in academic at the National Oceanography running a global industry-science program and engaging in teaching and research activities worldwide.