Lauren Chapman is the Head of Marketing and Contracts for South America at Noble Corporation, basin in Houston, Texas.  With over 20 years of experience in the offshore drilling industry, she specialized in commercial strategy, contract negotiations, and market analysis.  Lauren holds an MBA from Rice University's Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business and an undergraduate from the University of St. Thomas. She studied in Argentina, becoming fluent in Spanish, which enhances her ability to navigate Latin American markets effectively.  Committed to energy sector grown and cross-cultural collaboration, Lauren lives in Houston with her family.