HOUSTON, June 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RigNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNET ) announced today that Jackson Markley will join its executive management team as Vice President of Corporate Development.
Mr. Markley will lead RigNet’s merger and acquisition activities and strategic partnerships in the continued pursuit of bringing complete communications and advanced analytic solutions to customers. In conjunction with his new role, Mr. Markley will support RigNet’s high-growth activities within the Middle East region. He brings a unique perspective to his role, with ten years of experience implementing cutting-edge technologies into major oil and gas operators in Saudi Arabia and the GCC, and with seven years at Level 3 Communications. In these roles, he focused on building revenue-generating partnerships utilizing transformational technology and domain expertise. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of San Diego and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.
“The addition of Jackson to our team builds upon RigNet’s continued commitment to enhancing our core communication services while providing our customers the innovative tools to bridge the digital transformation divide,” said Steven Pickett, Chief Executive Officer and President of RigNet.
About RigNet
RigNet (NASDAQ: RNET ) is a global technology company that provides customized communications services, applications, real-time machine learning, and cybersecurity solutions that enhance customer decision-making and business performance. RigNet is headquartered in Houston, Texas with operations around the world.
For more information on RigNet, please visit www.rig.net. RigNet is a registered trademark of RigNet, Inc.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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