Mr Cobb’s new role will encompass setting the strategic direction of Production Enhancement Group (PEG) as well as managing and executing the strategy. His previous roles included serving as executive vice president of Boots and Coots Services.

In addition, the board of directors has appointed a new Canadian director, Dean Zipse of Calgary, Alberta. Mr Zipse has extensive oilfield services experience in both in US and Canada, and has been actively involved in the development and marketing of new technologies for the energy industry.

Mr Zipse currently serves as vice president of sales and marketing of Flexpipe Systems and has held key roles at Tesco Corporation.