Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, John J. Quicke, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of Steel Excel Inc.; and |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report. |
/s/ John J. Quicke | |
Date: May 15, 2012 | John J. Quicke Interim President and Chief Executive Officer |