January 14, 2010
RigNet Names Joe Conboy
Vice President - Global Sales
Houston, TX - January 14, 2010 - RigNet, Inc., a leading global provider of managed communications solutions for the oil and gas industry, has named Joe Conboy to the position of vice president - Global Sales, announced Mark Slaughter, RigNet's CEO & president.
Said Slaughter, "we are pleased to have Joe Conboy join the RigNet leadership team. His extensive remote communications experience, both with fixed and mobile solutions, will help ensure our oil and gas customers continue to receive the highest quality solutions around the globe."
Based at RigNet's Houston headquarters, Conboy brings over 15 years of industry experience, including progressive business development roles with increasing responsibility at Stratos Global Corporation and Seven Seas Communications. Most recently at Stratos, he served as senior director, US & Latin America and as senior director for Mobile Satellite and Broadband (VSAT). Conboy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance & International Economics from Boston University and a Juris Doctor degree from State University of New York.
Addressing the communications challenges faced by oil and gas companies today in remote locations, RigNet uses the leading remote communications and IP networking technologies to provide high-quality solutions for broadband data, voice and video communications, as well as real-time data management. RigNet's turnkey solution includes installation, management and support for its customers' communications systems without requiring them to invest in and manage expensive telecommunications equipment. This allows RigNet's customers to enjoy high-quality, state-of-the-art communications services without the high costs and risks associated with an internal solution.
About RigNet, Inc.
RigNet, Inc. is a leading global provider of managed communication services exclusively to the oil and gas industry. The Company holds the prestigious Cisco Powered Network designation, meeting the most stringent standards for network reliability and performance, and was recently named one of America's fastest-growing private companies as ranked in Inc. Magazine's distinguished Inc. 500. RigNet has worldwide installations in approximately 30 countries and six continents, spanning the global drilling and production industry. Based in Houston, Texas, RigNet has offices in Brazil, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and throughout the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.rig.net/.
