S.W. “CHIP” STAPLES, JR.

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Dynamic and innovative technology executive with consistently proven success and comprehensive expertise in operations, executive management, strategic planning, and execution in Engineering, Construction, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, and Information Technology.

Demonstrated leadership in multiple executive roles with increasing responsibilities in business operations and development from start-ups, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, product development and process efficiency.

Technically sophisticated with quick mastery of new information and emerging technologies. Excellent communicator, engaging presenter, and champion of strategic partnerships/alliances. Subject Matter Expert (SME) in program development and organizational restructuring.

U.S. Military Veteran: Served as Naval Intelligence Analyst with Joint Military Intelligence Command and with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

Executive Competencies

Key Partnerships & Collaborative Alliances

Business Development & Management

Predictive Analytics & Performance Metrics

Cost Control & Budgetary Administration

Cyber Security & Internet of Things (IoT)

Global Operational Leadership

Operations Analysis / Process Improvements

Financial & Commodity Markets

Product & Program Development Initiatives

Full Life Cycle Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON, INC. - CAPITAL SERVICES – New York / The Woodlands, TX 2016-Present

Revenue $2.3B (2017) and 17K Employees. Industries: Oil & Gas, Power, Government, Construction, and Industrial.

Chief Technology and Innovation Officer: Reported to Chief Executive Officer

Led development and new territory penetration strategies for multiple operational areas of the business. Established, cultivated, and maintained critical alliances with numerous high-profile corporations and senior executives. Managed strategic opportunities and positioned units for continued growth. Developed and integrated multiple operational initiatives.

Founded a Predictive Analytics Operating Group in partnership with GE Digital and Baker-Hughes. Program is projected to yield $14M-$23M in cost savings for customers with implementation across all business units.

Built a $4M Monitoring and Diagnostic (M&D) Center to track Big Data and serve as a global data hub.

Designed and drove an innovative growth initiative for new product development, providing budgetary oversight of $32M, with projected revenues of $47M and project cost recovery of $124M.

Expanded the Power Maintenance Business Unit into Canadian nuclear market and was lead executive for all customer and partner relationships. Estimated bookings for 2018 of $130M.

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON, INC. – The Woodlands, TX / Charlotte, NC 2014-2016

Revenue $12.98 (2015) and 55K Employees. Industries: Oil & Gas, Power, Government, Construction, and Industrial.

Executive Managing Director of Strategic Operations: Reported to Executive Vice President

Directed organizational re-engineering and start-up of new Decommissioning and Deconstruction business. Led multiple joint ventures and collaborative relationship building. Created and implemented development strategies, including mergers and acquisitions and innovative business plans, for new start-ups of Predictive Analytics and Monitoring, Cyber Security, and Plant Engineering businesses.

Spearheaded a $150M merger and acquisition with private equity and investment banking firms.

Launched a Disaster and Emergency Response Program in partnership with a Fortune 500 insurance brokerage to provide recovery equipment services to victims of flooding in Northeastern U.S.

Managed and provided oversight of $400M in mergers and acquisition targets with accompanying transition and implementation action plans. Technologies included: automated welding, weld overlay, non-destructive examination, and valve inspection/repair.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE…Continued

AREVA N.P., INC. – Charlotte, NC / Lynchburg, VA 2009-2014

Revenue $8.86B (2014) and 45K Employees. Industries: Nuclear Energy, Engineering, Fuel, and Decommissioning.

Executive Director of Nuclear Operations: Reported to North American CEO and Executive Team

Managed multiple operations programs in nuclear engineering, innovation, and technology to determine areas for improvement, opportunities for growth, and avenues for future development. Project-managed the execution of strategic action plans.

Pioneered the first-ever $85M SAFER Emergency Response Program in the US nuclear industry. Designed and executed the business strategies, established key procurement relationships, and created pricing models. Facilitated all collaborative meetings with the industry chairman, leadership committees, and industry groups.

Initiated an industry-wide inventory pooling program with participation of all major nuclear utility fleets. Program projected $100M - $180M (5% - 9%) in annual O&M costs savings.

Increased sales by 350% within the first year through restructuring of the Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) business unit. Created strategic alliance with Rolls-Royce.

Crafted the Cyber Security business plan for new start-up business in partnership with Northrop-Grumman.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Innovative Computer Solutions, Inc. / ICS Application Services – Washington, D.C.

Senior Vice President of Operations

Vice President of Engineering and Projects

Babcock & Wilcox – Special Products Division, US Naval Systems – Lynchburg, VA

Project Manager

Design Engineer

Defense Intelligence Agency (United States Naval Reserve) – Washington D.C.

Intelligence Analyst

EDUCATION, AFFILIATIONS, AND LICENSURE

Bachelor of Science (M.S. – Combined Program) in Mechanical Engineering, Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA

Harvard Data Analytics Program, Harvard Business School – Cambridge, MA (on-going)

Class A – Licensed General Contractor

Member of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Cyber Security Task Force

Recipient of the Nuclear Energy Assembly Top Innovative Practice Award – National SAFER Response Centers

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERISM

Founding Chairperson of Technology Advisory Committee for Lynchburg City Schools

Mentor at Virginia Governor’s School of Science and Technology

Founder of Families in Need Children’s Charity

INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENTS

Power & Energy: Westinghouse, General Electric, Babcock & Wilcox, AREVA/Framatome, Rolls-Royce,

SNC-Lavalin, Bruce Power, Exelon Generation, Southern Company, BWXT Canada

Ontario Power Generation

Technology: Northup-Grumman, GE Digital, Verizon, Microsoft, IBM, HP, Checkpoint, Intel

Automotive: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar, General Motors, Ford

Financial: GE Capital/GE Financial Services/Genworth, ADP, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase

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