Mahesh Swaminathan

Mahesh Swaminathan

Global Business Executive (Energy Infrastructure); Member of EXCOM, McDermott International Inc; Non Executive Board Member

Qingdao McDermott Wuchuan Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd

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Experience33+ Years

Executive Overview

Global Energy Infrastructure Business Executive | Growth & Innovation Strategist | New Geographies/ Ventures Specialist Senior global executive with 32+ years of leadership across energy and large-scale infrastructure. Proven success in delivering business transformation, multi-billion-dollar P&L performance, mega-project excellence, and long-term strategic growth across APAC, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Member of McDermott’s Executive Committee (EXCOM), contributing to global strategy, governance, capital growth and enterprise risk. Known for building high-performance global teams, stabilizing complex operations, and delivering sustained growth in challenging markets. CORE LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS • Global P&L Leadership | USD 5B Portfolio • Enterprise Strategy & Transformation • Mega-Project Delivery (Up to USD 4B) • JV Governance & Strategic Partnerships • Commercial Strategy | Business Models • Operational Excellence | HSE & Sustainability • Energy Transition & Offshore/Subsea Expertise • Global Team Leadership | 3000+ Personnel Key Strengths & Achievements: - Growth & Profitability: Consistently delivers business expansion, profitability, and operational excellence across multiple geographies. - Strategic Differentiation & Sustainability: Drives a people, asset, and technology-led strategy to ensure long-term competitive advantage. - Global Market Expertise: Deep relationships with diverse global customers, partners, and key suppliers, with extensive experience in Australia, West Africa, Americas, China, and Asia. - Asia-Enabled Project Execution: Pioneered “Asia Engine Room” models to enhance efficiency whilst balancing project delivery from Asia for worldwide customers without compromising quality - People & Leadership Development: Passionate about employee development, mentorship, and diversity initiatives, actively involved in SteerCo and JV boards.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Oct 2019–Present· 6 yrs 11 mos
    • Non Executive Board Member - Vice ChairmanCurrent
      Oct 2019–Present
  • 2006–Present· 20 yrs 8 mos
    • Senior Vice President, McDermott IncCurrent
      Apr 2021–Present
    • Vice President - Projects and Area Operations - APAC Region
      Oct 2019–Apr 2021
    • Vice President - Business Development and Strategy - APAC Region
      Sep 2017–Sep 2019
    • Executive Project Director
      Sep 2012–Sep 2017
    • Project Management functions /Regional Manager for Project Services- Asia Pacific
      2006–Sep 2012
  • May 1997–2006· 8 yrs 8 mos
    • Regional Commercial Manager/Project Management functions
      May 1997–2006
  • Aug 1995–May 1997· 1 yr 9 mos
    • Assistant Manager - Petrochem Projects
      Aug 1995–May 1997
  • Aug 1993–Aug 1995· 2 yrs
    • Engineer, Project
      Aug 1993–Aug 1995

Education

MSc/LLM

Contract Law and Arbitration

Robert Gordon University

Certificate

Project Management

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

B Tech

Mechanical Engg

Bangalore University

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Mahesh Swaminathan
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Strategic PartnershipsProjectsAsia Centric Execution Solutions & PartnershipsMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Start-upsBusiness Analysis* Commercial Strategies for Contracting* Peer Review and Trouble Shooting of projects at start-up and execution stages* Establishing Business Drivers for key stakeholders to focusProgram Management* Aligning Project Teams on the Focus Areas