René Powell is the Head of Business Development for Marine & Offshore at Bureau Veritas, where they assist ship and offshore asset owners in safely and sustainably achieving their business objectives. René's previous roles include Principal Naval Architect at McDermott International, where they led the execution of complex energy projects, and Senior Naval Architect at Herbert Engineering Corp., where they helped expand the firm's reach. They began their career as a Project Engineer and Naval Architect at Vard Marine Inc., gaining valuable insights into client-specific solutions. René holds a Master of Science in Ocean Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Rice University, while currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of New Orleans.
Location
Houston, United States