For Immediate Release: Friday, April 28, 2023
NOIA Contact: Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464 | jwilliams@nullnoia.org
Danos LLC's Paul Danos reelected as NOIA Chair; TechnipFMC's Jonathan Landes appointed Vice Chair
Washington, D.C. – The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) Board of Directors has reelected Paul Danos, Owner & CEO of Danos LLC, as the NOIA Chair for the 2023-24 term. Jonathan Landes, President, Subsea of TechnipFMC was elected as the 2023-24 Vice Chair. Paul and Jon were confirmed in their positions during the NOIA Board of Directors meeting this morning.
NOIA President Erik Milito said, “Danos and TechnipFMC are at the forefront of the energy innovation driven by the American offshore industry. With the leadership of Paul Danos and Jon Landes, Danos and TechnipFMC reflect our industry’s ongoing commitment to safely and responsibly provide the energy that is essential for modern life. From producing lower carbon oil in the Gulf of Mexico to upcoming wind projects along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts, as well as emerging offshore carbon sequestration and hydrogen initiatives, our members' innovative spirit has no bounds. Danos and TechnipFMC showcase the offshore sector’s integral value in developing, scaling, and deploying the energy solutions of tomorrow, while simultaneously securing the energy we depend upon today.
“The U.S. and global economies require energy solutions that create jobs and drive economic growth, and the American offshore industry is perfectly positioned to deliver. Paul and Jon's vision and leadership will further support NOIA's successful advocacy for American offshore energy.”
NOIA Chair Paul Danos, "NOIA plays a vital role in bringing together the diverse range of energy companies that constitute the offshore energy industry. The success of our industry means providing quality jobs for Americans, delivering affordable and sustainable energy for our country, and developing environmental solutions that can benefit our communities. I am looking forward to continuing my work with the NOIA staff, and I’m excited to further collaborate with Jon in finding new ways to advocate for our industry and to promote innovative solutions that can strengthen America's energy outlook.”
NOIA Vice Chair Jon Landes said, “It’s an honor to be elected to NOIA’s Vice Chair role, and I’m excited to work alongside Paul to continue the organization’s important mission. TechnipFMC is known for driving change in the energy industry, and NOIA is a natural partner for us to achieve this ambition. Together, we can deliver the energy and energy security the world needs."
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About Paul Danos
Paul Danos is a third-generation owner, CEO and president of Danos LLC. He ensures the organization is living its purpose and values which are the core of Danos. He leads the vision and strategy development and provides guidance to company executives who lead the operational execution. Paul joined Danos in 2005 as project manager of the offshore construction and fabrication division and later served as vice president of U.S. operations and executive vice president. Prior to Danos, Paul worked at Stonehenge Capital, Arthur Andersen and Plains All American Pipeline.
About Jonathan Landes
Jonathan Landes is President of TechnipFMC’s Subsea business. Jon has over 25 years of experience in the energy sector and has held a number of senior-level leadership roles, including Senior Vice President for all Commercial and Front-End Engineering activities for TechnipFMC’s Subsea business and President, North America for TechnipFMC Subsea.
Jon received his MBA from the University of Notre Dame, and BS and MS degrees in Agricultural Engineering from Purdue University. In 2011, Jon received the ABE Outstanding Alumni award from Purdue University. Jon serves on the Board and Executive Committee for NOIA.
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About Danos
Founded in 1947, Danos is a family-owned and managed oilfield service provider. A trusted industry partner, Danos offers the most responsive end-to-end integrated service solutions – safe, on time and on budget. Danos achieves world-class safety results and customer loyalty due to a values-based approach and an unyielding commitment to employee engagement and training. For more information visit www.danos.com
About TechnipFMC
TechnipFMC is a leading technology provider to the traditional and new energy industries, delivering fully integrated projects, products, and services. With their proprietary technologies and comprehensive solutions, TechnipFMC is transforming clients’ project economics, helping them unlock new possibilities to develop. Each of the approximately 20,000 employees is driven by a commitment to clients’ success, and a culture of strong execution, purposeful innovation, and challenging industry conventions. Learn more about TechnipFMC by visiting https://www.technipfmc.com/
About the National Ocean Industries Association
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) represents and advances a dynamic and growing offshore energy industry, providing solutions that support communities and protect our workers, the public and our environment.