DNV has appointed Kenneth Vareide as the new regional manager responsible for maritime and offshore class operations in North and South America. Vareide said being close in location to customers was extremely important. “The market in both North and South America is very dynamic these days, and our ability to service our customers where they are has become crucial,” he said.

Parker Drilling has named David C. Mannon chief executive officer of the company and member of the board of directors.

Bristow Group Inc.’s board of directors has elected three new directors. Bruce H. Stover and Ian Godden were elected to fill two newly created director positions, and John M. May was elected to replace Jonathan H. Cartwright, who has resigned.

Tony Addis has joined GeoMechanics Inter-national as discipline advisor, sand management.

Ken Blott (left) has joined Caesar Systems as chief strategy officer.

GlobaLogix Inc. has added Bruce Litwin to its management team as vice president of digital solutions.

IESTA (International Energy Skills & Training Alliance)

has appointed Helen Tullock (top right) as chief executive

and Neil Harkin (below right)

as new chairman. “With membership now representing some of the best energy sector training on offer anywhere in the world, the time is right to aggressively pursue new opportunities for these organizations and actively promote Scotland as a leader in skills development for the energy industry,” Tullock said.

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