Momentum Management

Senior management at Momentum is comprised of seasoned oilfield professionals who understand our business from personal experience. Working from our Dubai headquarters, they have made Momentum the successful global company it is through their dedication to advanced technology; Health, Safety, Security and the Environment (HSSE); quality service and adherence to a policy of controlled growth. The objective of the senior management team – and everyone at Momentum – is to exceed customers’ expectations and earn the highest level of trust and confidence.

James C. Larsen, Managing Director and CEO

Mr. Larsen has worked in the oilfield more than 30 years. Before founding Momentum in 1987, he owned and operated boat and equipment companies in the Middle East and Europe. Throughout his career at Momentum, Mr. Larsen has focused on managing turnkey drilling, platform and pipeline installations and on building Momentum into a premier drilling services contractor. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Applied Mathematics.

Jimmy Larsen, Deputy Managing Director

Prior to joining Momentum, Mr. Jimmy Larsen was finance manager for Phillip Morris and the US Employees Credit Union. With a Bachelor in Business Administration and an MBA in Economics and Marketing, he manages our ports, trading companies and overseas commercial activities.

T. A. Abraham, Financial Controller

Mr. Abraham has more than 30 year's experience in corporate finance and management accounting for multinational construction engineering and oil drilling companies. He worked as Cost Controller for Tarmac Ltd; Finance & Administration Manager for Qurum Contractors Ltd; and Financial Controller for Oman International Corporation. He has a Master of Commerce (M.Com) degree, a Fellowship in Cost and Management Accounting (FICWA), and is a Fellow Member of All India Management Association (FIMA).

Kenny Billings, Project Manager

In his 25+ years in construction and the oilfield, Mr. Billings has amassed experience in project management, inspection and quality control. He works as Construction & Installation Manager for our projects, overseeing pipeline installations, platform fabrication and installation, and cost tracking.

David Shaw, Project Coordinator

Mr. Shaw specializes in leading projects to successful conclusions. He coordinates the personnel, resources and equipment required, and plays a significant role in documenting projects from inception to conclusion. He is also Momentum’s primary project interface with third-party certification authorities and service subcontractors. Mr. Shaw has a B.S. from Old Dominion University and an MBA from the University of Houston.