Mr. Day has served as Chairman of the Board since 1992, and as Chief Executive Officer since 1984 of Noble Corporation, a Texas-based offshore drilling contractor. He previously served as President of Noble Corporation from 1984 to 1999. From 1983 until his election as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Day served as Vice President of Noble Corporation. Mr. Day is also a director of Global Industries, Ltd. and Noble Energy, Inc., and is a trustee of The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.