Mr. Rose is President and CEO of Prospector Offshore Drilling. Prior to starting the Company, Mr. Rose joined Premium Drilling in July 2005 as their first employee, and served as President and Chief Executive Officer until March 2009. From July 2000 to April 2005, Mr. Rose was Vice President Operations, Engineering and Construction for Noble Drilling. From January 1980 to June 2000 he served Noble Drilling in various operational, engineering, managerial and executive positions.

Mr. Rose is an Ocean Engineering graduate of Texas A&M University and has completed the Harvard Business School Program for Management Development. He is a Director and previously served on the Executive Committee of the International Association of Drilling Contractors. Mr. Rose has over 30 years of experience in the offshore drilling industry.