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Catherine Hughes
Director/Board Member at
VALARIS LIMITED
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Catherine Jeanne Hughes is currently an Independent Director at Valaris Ltd. since 2022.
Memberships include the National Association of Corporate Directors and the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Former roles include Independent Non-Executive Director at Equinor ASA from 2014 to 2015, Director at Pason Systems, Inc. from 2004 to 2007, Independent Non-Executive Director at AtkinsRéalis Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2020, Independent Non-Executive Director at Precision Drilling Corp.
from 2014 to 2018, Non-Executive Director at Precision Drilling, Inc., Independent Non-Executive Director at Shell Plc from 2017 to 2026, Executive Vice President-International at CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC from 2012 to 2013, Vice President-Oil Sands at Husky Energy, Inc. and Husky Oil Operations Ltd. from 2007 to 2009, and President at Schlumberger Canada Ltd. Education includes undergraduate studies at Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 55,984 ( 0% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
VALARIS LTD. 0.02% | 2026-06-09 | 15,448 ( 0.02% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Catherine Hughes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VALARIS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2022-11-08 |
National Association of Corporate Directors
 National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates non-profit organizations which provides essential resources that helps directors strength board leadership | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Institute of Corporate Directors
 Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Catherine Hughes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SHELL PLC | Director/Board Member | 2026-05-18 |
| ATKINSRÉALIS GROUP INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-05-06 |
| PRECISION DRILLING CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-15 |
| EQUINOR ASA | Director/Board Member | 2015-04-14 |
| NEXEN INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2011-11-30 |
Training of Catherine Hughes
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
58
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC
 CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and develops oil & gas properties | Energy Minerals |
Equinor ASA
 Equinor ASA Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in production, exploration and marketing of oil & natural gas and generates wind power | Energy Minerals |
Husky Energy, Inc.
 Husky Energy, Inc. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Explores, produces and develops oil & gas properties | Energy Minerals |
Pason Systems, Inc.
 Pason Systems, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides instrumentation and data management systems, engineered controls, acquisition and software solutions for oil and gas industry | Technology Services |
SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc.
 SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides consulting, engineering, design and project management services | Industrial Services |
Schlumberger Canada Ltd.
 Schlumberger Canada Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oilfield services | Energy Minerals |
Shell Plc
 Shell Plc Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Explores and markets oil and natural gas | Energy Minerals |
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
 Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Association of Corporate Directors
National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates non-profit organizations which provides essential resources that helps directors strength board leadership | Commercial Services |
Institute of Corporate Directors
Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
Husky Oil Operations Ltd.
 Husky Oil Operations Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and produces oil & natural gas | Energy Minerals |
Precision Drilling, Inc.
 Precision Drilling, Inc. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Engages in drilling wells for oil or gas field operations | Industrial Services |
Precision Drilling Corp.
 Precision Drilling Corp. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides onshore drilling services to exploration and production companies in the oil and natural gas industry | Industrial Services |
Valaris Ltd.
 Valaris Ltd. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides offshore drilling services | Industrial Services |
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