Well Engineering Innovation

Management Team

Our team is unique with complementary expertise in innovation, engineering and corporate management

President & Chief Operating Officer

Kenneth J Kotow, P. Eng.

Has global experience in management of oilfield development, drilling engineering and operations. Demonstrated expertise in leading innovation in deepwater and offshore engineering.  Ken earned his B.Sc. in Mineral Engineering (Petroleum) at the University of Alberta.

Email : k.kotow@subseadrive.com


Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer

Steve Rosenberg

Has significant years of experience in the oil and gas industry and is an industry subject matter expert on casing and liner drilling technologies. Steve has twice been a SPE Distinguished Lecturer on Liner and Riserless Casing Drilling.  Steve earned his B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Mississippi State University and B.S. in Biology from St. Lawrence University.Email : s.rosenberg@subseadrive.com


Vice President Corporate Strategy

Kevin Norman

Has extensive expertise in business development, risk management, and senior-level corporate management.  Has experience leading business plan strategic development and implementation; long-term planning and establishing and managing new offices and teams.  Kevin earned his B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Montana.

Email : k.norman@subseadrive.com


Vice President Engineering & Well Construction

James P. Wakefield

Has many years of oilfield drilling engineering and operations experience, including deepwater drilling operations.  Is the principal application engineer of the riserless casing system integrated within the Subsea Anchoring System.  Jim received his B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Colorado School of Mines.

Email : j.wakefield@subseadrive.com