Jim Bisset

Jim Bisset is Vice President, Middle East Operations for AFGlobal. In this role, Jim is responsible for our operations delivery and performance, and has been instrumental in the introduction and development of QHSE and operational management systems with a focus on continual improvement of service delivery, HSE performance and client satisfaction.

Prior to joining AFGlobal in 2016, Jim was a founding member of Managed Pressure Operations, with 40 years’ experience in the oil and gas sector, having worked extensively in drilling, testing and completion services—from field engineer to senior management positions—in a variety of geographic regions. Jim’s more recent experience involves the introduction of key underbalanced drilling and managed pressure drilling. He has been particularly active in the introduction and development of new technologies such as AFGlobal’s continuous circulation system—non-stop driller (NSD), MPD systems, and startup of operations in remote locations.