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Scientific Drilling International Taps New President & CEO
Scientific Drilling International has named Pamela S. Pierce as its Chief Executive Officer and President effective July 31, 2020, a position she has held on an interim basis since May 2020.
About Pierce:
Mrs. Pierce has more than 40 years of experience in the energy industry. She started her career as an offshore drilling engineer with ARCO and served in numerous drilling and production positions of increasing responsibility. When ARCO formed Vastar Resources, she led the Offshore Business Unit. Later Pam led Vastar's Business Development function responsible for mergers and acquisitions.
Pam joined SDI's Board of Directors in June 2011 and was Lead Director for the past year; she will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. She is also a member of Laredo Petroleum, Inc. and Shawcor Ltd. Boards of Directors. Pam holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Dallas.
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