January 13, 2010
Molly McGuirk Named
Director - Product Management for RigNet
Houston, TX - January 13, 2010 - RigNet, Inc., a leading global provider of managed communications solutions for the oil and gas industry, has named Molly McGuirk to the position of director - Product Management, announced Mark Slaughter, RigNet's CEO & president.
Said Slaughter, "Molly McGuirk will be a great addition to the RigNet leadership team, overseeing our product development effort. Her blended background of strategy, corporate development and general management experience is well-suited to this role of ensuring that our customers receive value-added solutions beyond basic remote connectivity such that we them improve the productivity of drilling operations and improve quality of life in remote locations."
Based at RigNet's Houston headquarters, McGuirk brings over 21 years of business experience, including progressive staff and general management roles with increasing responsibility at United Technologies' UTC Fire & Security and IKON Office Solutions. Most recently at UTC Fire & Security, she served as general manager for electronic and physical security firm Redhawk. McGuirk has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting & Psychology from the University of Oregon, an MBA degree from Marylhurst University and is a graduate of United Technologies' Emerging Leaders Program held at the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business.
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/.
