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Jason Stanley

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven executive with a robust local and global network, complemented by extensive experience as a senior leader across diverse sectors in both large corporations and agile entrepreneurial settings. Expertise in cultivating C-suite relationships, strategic partnerships, and assembling high-performing teams. Proven track record of innovation and adaptability, consistently delivering impactful solutions that align with organizational goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director, Head of US Advisory & US Co-Founder

Position Green
10.2021 - Current
  • Developed a market entry and recruiting strategy for Nordic-based sustainability tech and consulting company
  • Participated in M&A growth strategy
  • Recruited a US-based consulting team with expertise in climate, human rights, ESG reporting, as well as SaaS account management team
  • Led and developed C-suite relationships with major oil and gas service providers, Fortune 300 automotive retail, manufacturing, and other sectors to address a broad range of sustainability requirements with deep advisory expertise and class-leading SaaS solutions
  • Led complex compliance programs for EU CSRD/ESRS
  • Regular speaker at a variety of events, including the United Nations Global Compact, and routine podcast guest

Vice President, Marketing, Investor Relations & ESG

Tidewater Inc.
12.2017 - 09.2021
  • Reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for developing strategic messaging for all company stakeholders, including employees, management, customers, and investors. Participating in corporate strategic planning, including the identification of new solutions to expand existing market share, developing new markets, and supporting pre- and post M&A through corporate integration
  • Partnered with CIO to identify and launch company-wide communications and collaboration technology platform to enable efficient cross-business information sharing
  • Led a global company rebranding project, modernizing the company's brand, logo, and collateral
  • Effectively advocated for the company articulating its market position, competitive advantages, and value proposition to existing and prospective investors
  • Led the launch of company-wide CRM system to enable accurate global backlog and opportunity pipeline forecasting
  • Provided strategic support and market intelligence for global commercial management to support improved market pricing strategy, raising equipment day rates in multiple markets
  • Reporting directly to the CEO and the Board of Directors Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee, responsible for the ongoing development of the company’s sustainability strategy
  • Achieved the first NAMEPA Marine Sustainability Passport seal of any offshore support vessel company
  • Developed and supported the implementation of standardized methodology for the collection of fuel usage data to enable accurate and consistent emissions reporting and carbon intensity trajectory estimation

Managing Director

Tidewater Subsea, L.L.C.
11.2012 - 12.2017
  • Responsible for building a new underwater robotics services business, including operations and equipment intervention engineering, leveraging the company’s global footprint and strong, long-standing oil major relationships
  • Developed an innovative software-based operations management system to increase offshore visibility and efficiency while decreasing resource needs
  • Won multi-million dollar services contracts in Trinidad & Tobago, Western Australia, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria

Vice President of Global Sales & Regional Manager

Schilling Robotics, LLC
01.2005 - 10.2010
  • Led global sales of all robotics product lines, in addition to regional operations, including Houston and Aberdeen. Managed 30+ employees, including Aberdeen MD, responsible for regional P&L.
  • Participated in review of potential partners to support continued company expansion, including PE and investment bankers, and end partner company, FMC Technologies. Presented sales forecast, customer status, and ongoing strategy to board of directors on quarterly basis, including COO and CFO of FMC.
  • Championed expansion of sales and support presence into Gulf of Mexico region. Relocated to Houston to establish regional office, maintaining global ROV and control systems sales responsibilities. Expanded the company’s field service capabilities, hiring experienced onshore ROV operations personnel to augment customer support team, providing significant differentiator from competition service offering.
  • Developed global marketing plan, including website redevelopment, trade show planning and execution, and advertising strategy for all product lines
  • Developed local sales and service presence in Houston.
  • Identified, developed and managed key accounts resulting in $150 million+ revenue

Director of Remote Systems Application

Schilling Robotics, LLC
11.2001 - 01.2005
  • Promoted by CEO and founder to lead the company’s ROV and subsea control system sales, including technology application identification, strategy development, and pricing model. Developed market requirements for next-generation deepwater construction ROV system, including analysis of competition, customer and oil major feedback. Identified potential launch customers. Selected by CEO in 2003 to participate in MBO of business unit
  • Negotiated US $6 million sale of two additional electric work-class ROVs with launch customer
  • Developed market requirements for industry-leading construction ROV, the UHD ultra heavy duty

Systems Integration Engineer

Alstom Schilling Robotics
07.2001 - 11.2001
  • Joined company during launch of new innovative electric work class ROV product line. Analyzed current project status, budget, and schedule recovery options and developed communications and requirements with launch customer. Renegotiated contract pricing with client for subsequent system deliveries to improve profitability
  • Improved new ROV product development and manufacturing program compliance with specification
  • Reduced project losses by approximately 15% by negotiating scope modifications with client

Project Manager / Project Engineer

Perry Slingsby Systems, Inc.
07.1998 - 07.2001
  • Recruited by Vice President of Engineering to lead the development of the company’s new ultra deepwater cable burial system, to support transoceanic fiber optic communication lines. Led a multi-discipline engineering team to devise innovative technical solutions in response to challenging customer requirements. Transferred to Kirkbymoorside, UK office following acquisition of Slingsby Engineering to manage ROV build program for Coflexip’s Deep Blue pipelay vessel. Oversaw training for Brazilian and Australian crews prior to installation on board vessel in Rotterdam
  • Developed requirements with customer to devise innovative soil jetting system design for cable burial
  • Successfully delivered fully compliant cable burial system, leading to increased sales to global telecommunications market exceeding US $50 million
  • Orchestrated on-time / under-budget ROV build program for parent company flagship pipelay vessel

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ocean Engineering

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas

Computer Information Systems (Courses) -

University of St Thomas
Houston, Texas

Executive Development Program

Schilling Robotics
01-2008

Strategic Planning

American Management Association
01-2008

Skills

  • Strategic sustainability management

  • Global technology sales (incl SaaS)

  • Public speaking & communications

  • Organizational strategy development

  • Sales team development

  • Remote team management

  • AI integration

  • P&L management

  • Stakeholder communication

Accomplishments

    Joint Guinness Record for the World's Highest Altitude Obstacle Course Race (OCR), 2021

Board Memberships

Energy Conference Network Advisory Board (2025 - present)

National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) Houston Chapter (2025 - present)

NOVUS Fitness Brands (2021 - present)

USAOCR Chair (2021 - 2025)

Energy Education Foundation (2020 - 2023)

Australian American Chamber of Commerce (2017 - 2019)

Timeline

Senior Director, Head of US Advisory & US Co-Founder

Position Green
10.2021 - Current

Vice President, Marketing, Investor Relations & ESG

Tidewater Inc.
12.2017 - 09.2021

Managing Director

Tidewater Subsea, L.L.C.
11.2012 - 12.2017

Vice President of Global Sales & Regional Manager

Schilling Robotics, LLC
01.2005 - 10.2010

Director of Remote Systems Application

Schilling Robotics, LLC
11.2001 - 01.2005

Systems Integration Engineer

Alstom Schilling Robotics
07.2001 - 11.2001

Project Manager / Project Engineer

Perry Slingsby Systems, Inc.
07.1998 - 07.2001

Bachelor of Science - Ocean Engineering

Texas A&M University

Computer Information Systems (Courses) -

University of St Thomas

Executive Development Program

Schilling Robotics

Strategic Planning

American Management Association

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