January 15, 2010
RigNet Names Barise Hatfield
Director - Global Human Resources
Houston, TX - January 15, 2010 - RigNet, Inc., a leading global provider of managed communications solutions for the oil and gas industry, has named Barise Hatfield to the position of director - Global Human Resources, announced Mark Slaughter, RigNet's CEO & president.
Said Slaughter, "we are excited that Barise Hatfield is joining the RigNet leadership team to lead our human resources function. Her extensive international HR background positions her well to address the needs of our growing global workforce."
Based at RigNet's Houston headquarters, Hatfield brings over 14 years of human resources experience, including progressive roles with increasing responsibility at Huntsman International, Enbridge Energy Company and Air Liquide America. Most recently at Huntsman, she served as global mobility advisor, from which position she was responsible for the HR planning for and needs of the company's expatriate workforce. Hatfield has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management and Marketing from the University of Houston, an MBA degree from Letourneau University and holds professional certifications as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR).
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/.
