Folarin Bolatiwa is a distinguished Marine Engineer and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with a robust career spanning over 18 years. He specializes in offshore engineering, subsea installation, and large-scale project management, delivering advanced solutions for energy infrastructure development and business/board leadership. As a Director at Ripen Marine Contractors, Folarin drives strategic investments, partnerships, and operational excellence. Previously, as Founding Managing Director, he spearheaded initiatives that grew the company into a $20 million enterprise, emphasizing innovation and efficiency in day-to-day operational oversight, management team leadership, business development, profit & loss, board reporting, relationship management amongst other responsibilities. Folarin has held pivotal roles at global organizations such as BP Americas and Technip USA, where he developed installation methodologies, managed cross-functional teams, and executed high-stakes projects in West Africa and the Gulf of Mexico. He excels in logistics coordination, interface management, and regulatory compliance, with a track record of reducing costs while enhancing safety and productivity. A Texas A&M University graduate in Marine Engineering with multiple certificate course in leadership and business management from the prestigious Rice University;, Folarin’s certifications include TWIC, HUET, and offshore survival training. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Marine Technology Society (MTS), reflecting his dedication to advancing industry standards and technological progress.