d1433806_6-k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of December 2013

Commission File Number 001-34667

SEADRILL LIMITED

P.O. Box HM 1593
Par-la-Ville Place, 4th Floor
14 Par-la-Ville Road
Hamilton HM 08 Bermuda
(441)295-6935
(Address of principal executive offices)

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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT
 
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release of Seadrill Limited, dated December 2, 2013, announcing that David Sneddon will succeed Robert Hingley-Wilson as Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Seadrill Management Limited.
 




 
 
 

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
SEADRILL LIMITED
 
(Registrant)
     
Dated: December 2, 2013
    
 
By:
/s/ Georgina Sousa
   
Georgina Sousa
   
Secretary



 

 
 
 

EXHIBIT 99.1
 
SDRL - Change of Executive Officer
 
Hamilton, Bermuda, December 02, 2013 - The Board of Seadrill has today announced David Sneddon to succeed Robert Hingley-Wilson as Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Seadrill Management Limited.

Mr Sneddon is joining Seadrill effective December 1, 2013 as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to Seadrill he held several senior positions in Novelis Inc., most recently as VP Finance in Europe, and prior to that held various positions in Alcan.

Per Wullf, CEO of Seadrill said, "Thanks to Robert for his contribution to Seadrill over the last two years. We look forward to his continued relationship with us in his new role with the Fredriksen Group. At this stage of Seadrill's evolution, we need an outstanding finance leader to continue to drive improvements in our finance environment, and we have found one in David. We welcome him to the leadership team and look forward to continued success with David at the helm."

Seadrill has a versatile fleet comprising of 69 units including newbuilds under construction. The fleet operates across five continents supported by over 7,900 employees worldwide.