HOUSTON, March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dril-Quip,
Inc. (NYSE: DRQ) today announced that it has appointed Jeffrey J. Bird as Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, effective March 13, 2017. Mr. Bird will
succeed Jerry M. Brooks, who has
accepted the newly created position of Vice President of Investor
Relations, effective March 13,
2017.
Mr. Bird, age 50, served as Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Frank's International, a provider of
engineered tubular services to the oil and gas industry, from
December 2014 through February 2017. Prior to joining Frank's
International, Mr. Bird was the Vice President of Finance and Chief
Financial Officer of Ascend Performance Materials, a provider of
chemicals, fibers and plastics in Houston, Texas, since September 2010. Prior to joining Ascend, Mr. Bird
served in a variety of accounting and finance roles primarily in
the industrial manufacturing sector including serving as a division
Chief Financial Officer at Danaher Corporation.
Blake DeBerry, Dril-Quip's
President and Chief Executive Officer, remarked, "We are very
pleased to have someone with Jeff's finance and accounting
expertise and industry experience assume the role of Chief
Financial Officer. Jeff is an ideal fit for our management
team, and we believe he will be a great addition to our
company."
Mr. DeBerry added, "Jerry has made significant contributions to
Dril-Quip during his 25 years with the company. We are grateful for
Jerry's steady leadership during his long career with Dril-Quip and
his willingness to stay on in his new position to assist with the
transition."
About Dril-Quip
Dril-Quip is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered
drilling and production equipment for use onshore and offshore but
which is particularly well suited for use in deepwater, harsh
environment and severe service applications.
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