McDermott  announced Linda Borne has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Borne previously served as Vice President of Human Resources  and a member of the company’s executive committee since 2023, leading the global HR team and progressing McDermott’s People Strategy.

Borne joined the McDermott HR team in 1989 on a project and since then she has led regional and business line HR and the implementation of a global management system. Most recently, she served as Vice President of HR Operations across all of the company’s business lines.

“Linda brings extensive experience to her new position and is a valued member of our executive committee,” said Michael McKelvy, McDermott’s President and CEO. “Her global knowledge of human resources and focus on strategic initiatives further a positive work experience for our people.”

Borne is a member of several HR industry organizations, including Evanta. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana.