Danfoss has appointed Justin Thomas as business development manager of its Marine, Oil & Gas business for the company’s Power Solutions segment.

In this role, Thomas will focus specifically on developing new business relations for long-term strategic sales and partnerships while expanding the company’s market share in onshore and offshore applications including, Drill rigs, Fracking units, Artificial Lifts, Offshore Vessels and Jack up rigs.

Thomas brings over seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Danfoss he worked for Schlumberger in their Drilling & Measurements division working on land based rigs as a field engineer operating downhole tools/equipment used for drilling, steering and logging hydrocarbon data. More recently he was with Eaton – Crouse Hinds Harsh and Hazardous Electrical Division as a Specification Sales Engineer targeting drilling contractors, operators and OEMs in the upstream oil and gas market.

 “Justin joins Danfoss with great industry experience,” said Steve Robinson, director of business development, Marine, Oil & Gas, Danfoss Power Solutions. “He will help us continue to strengthen our position as a leading provider of solutions in critical applications for safe and efficient exploration and production of oil and gas.”

“I was excited to join Danfoss because of the company’s strong commitment and focus on bringing innovative solutions to making oil and gas exploration as safe, efficient and reliable as possible. They have a strong partner network, a global footprint and history of working with global industry leaders,” commented Thomas.