Jeffrey M. Platt is a 1979 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Following a 15-year career with Schlumberger Well Services and Rollins Environmental Services, Platt joined Tidewater in 1996 as General Manager of Tidewater’s business activities in Brazil. In September 2001, he assumed responsibility for Tidewater’s joint ventures and business in Mexico. In November 2001, Platt was promoted to the position of corporate Vice President with responsibility for all of Tidewater’s business activities in South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. In March 2004, he was promoted to Senior Vice President. In this role, he maintains responsibility over the Americas, but also oversees operations activities in the Middle East and India. In July 2006, Platt was promoted to Executive Vice President responsible for overseeing the day-to-day marine operations of the Company, both domestically and internationally.