Boston, MA 05/21/2014 (wallstreetpr) – National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE:NOV), on May 16, 2014 announced that the company’s Vice President, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer, Robert Blanchard would retire on July 31, 2014. The company appointed Scott Duff as the successor of Robert Blanchard. Scott Duff holds the BBA degree in accounting from University of Texas, San Antonio. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. His past companies include Ernst & Young, KPMG and also SBC. He joined National Oilwell Varco in the year 2004.
Statement from the President and Chief Executive Officer
The President and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Clay Williams remarked that he had worked closely with Robert Blanchard for around 20 years and Blanchard, in that period had shown extraordinary corporate growth. The President also congratulated Scott Duff for the new position in the company. He said that Scott Duff would offer exceptional financial leadership to National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE:NOV).
Statement from the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
The Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of the company, Jeremy Thigpen said that the company was grateful to 25 years of service of Robert Blanchard and that they were happy to promote Scott Duff as his successor. He said that the leadership capabilities, experience as well as technical skills of Duff made him a natural choice.
Who is Robert Blanchard?
- Robert Blanchard joined National Oilwell Varco in the year 1989.
- He has served the company in different roles which also included Vice President & Corporate Controller in the year 2002 as well as Vice President, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer since the year 2005.
- He played crucial roles in the company. He played pivotal roles in the integration of various acquisitions.
National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE:NOV) is the leader in the sale, manufacturing and designing of components as well as equipment used in gas as well as oil drilling. It is also involved in providing oilfield services, as well as supply chain integration services.
