Julien Quenet

Background

About Julien Quenet

Global Capital Projects Leader with 20+ years in offshore drilling and energy infrastructure, delivering complex fleet reactivations, rig upgrades, and multi-region capital programs across the US, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.Currently leading capital programs for drillship assets within a major offshore fleet, overseeing Western Hemisphere and Las Palmas project portfolios. Responsible for optimizing in-service execution strategies, reducing out-of-service time, and driving capital efficiency across high-value offshore assets.My experience spans- Drillship reactivations and major upgrades- Fleet-level capital planning and risk governance- Cross-functional leadership (engineering, operations, procurement, HSE)- Budget control, cost forecasting, and change management- International vendor negotiations and regulatory compliance- Project standardization and process harmonizationI have built and led multinational teams in Angola, Brazil, Spain, Greece, and the United States, delivering capital projects under live offshore operations with strong safety performance and financial discipline.Following major industry consolidations, I am focused on capital portfolio optimization, integration, and fleet modernization strategies that enhance asset reliability, reduce downtime, and strengthen operational performance.