Technip Energies announces today that Robert Scott has joined the company and been appointed Managing Director for the Americas. He will be responsible for Technip Energies’ Operating Centers in Houston, Claremont, Boston, and Bogota.
Robert Scott was most recently the President of Birdon America, a maritime engineering and construction firm, where he oversaw business operations and strategy. Previously, he held various leadership positions with Bechtel for more than ten years, including leading Bechtel’s Operational Technology Cybersecurity business.
A graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Scott is a decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Among his many honors, he has been awarded the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star medals. Based in Houston, he has devoted countless volunteer hours helping veterans to successfully transition to the civilian workforce. He also serves on the Executive Board of the nonprofit group Give an Hour®, which is committed to improving mental health for active military personnel, veterans and their families.
Loic Chapuis, Chief Operating Officer of Technip Energies, commented: “We are pleased to have Robert joining Technip Energies to be “part of the solution.” He will bring his recognized leadership and extensive knowledge of our industry to this newly created position to deliver on our ambitions in the Americas.”
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