INDUSTRY NEWS
Maersk Training and Diamond Offshore Enter Into Three-Year Global Training
Management and Service Agreement Maersk Training will deliver “fit for purpose” and industry- leading immersive simulation and crew resource management training for Diamond Offshore crews worldwide under a new global training management and service (TMS) agreement.
The new deal means Diamond Offshore will have access to a global network of more than 500 qualified third-party training providers, with preferred pricing agreements negotiated by Maersk Training.
As part of the agreement, Maersk Training will also deliver a full suite of training and competency management services through a state-of-the-art mobile TMS app. The services provided includes training management administration, competency program management, and license management. The app also has a learning management system, e-learning hosting, and digital expense management.
Aaron Sobel, Vice President Human Resources, Administration, and CHRO at Diamond Offshore said, “I am excited about our alliance with Maersk Training. The team’s global training reach and top-notch expertise will help us continue our tradition of exceeding customer expectations while meeting our teams’ development needs.”
Johan Uggla, CEO of Maersk Training added: “It is truly an honour to partner with Diamond at such a strategic level. We know how much Diamond values
Johan Uggla, CEO of Maersk Training
the importance of fit-for-purpose immersive simulation training, and we are eager to carry their legacy training programs into the future. We are also extremely excited about the enhanced mobile app capabilities we will be delivering for Diamond. These upgrades and new features make our app a one-of-a-kind solution and a trendsetter for the oil and gas, wind, and maritime industries.”
Tiffany Harris Named Chief Executive Officer
at Foster Marketing Foster Marketing, a full-service marketing communications firm serving the global energy industry, has appointed Tiffany Harris as Chief Executive Officer and President.
She replaces George Foster, the firm’s founder, who will stay on as chairman of the board and minority stockholder. Foster Marketing was founded in 1980 and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2020.
Harris has been with Foster Marketing for 26 years, starting as an Account Assistant, progressing to Account Executive then to Vice President – Account Services and for the past 11 years as President.
“This appointment is long past due as Tiffany Harris has been the driving force in the success of Foster Marketing over the last two decades,” said Foster.
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“She’s been a motivator and mentor and a tireless champion for the firm. I couldn’t be happier for her.”
She will be responsible for implementing Foster Marketing’s overall business plan as well as supervising agency teams, leading agency meetings and handling several key accounts. Harris will provide strategic direction in generating new business leads and prospects for the firm.
An Oklahoma native, Harris quickly learned the oil and gas industry when she joined Foster Marketing in 1995. Her industry expertise has been instrumental in building Foster Marketing’s solid reputation as the best- choice agency for any energy company.
She is an expert in event marketing and provides full-service management
of trade show marketing campaigns at events all over the world.
She was selected as the 2011 Outstanding Alumna by the University of Louisiana (UL) Department of Communication and is a member of the UL Athletic Hall of Honor. In her college days, she was an All-American softball catcher for the UL Lady Cajuns.
Tiffany Harris
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