Superior Energy has appointed Patrick Zuber as the executive vice president of international sales and Charles Hardy as the executive vice president of marine services.

Mr Zuber has held various international business development positions at major oilfield service companies. He has also served in a range of management, business development, and engineering positions for both service and exploration and production companies over his career that spans more than 25 years.

Mr Hardy has been with Superior since 2004, and most recently served as vice president and general manager of marine services. Prior to joining the company, Mr Hardy held various management and operational positions with a number of marine and oilfield service companies. Mr Hardy has more than 30 years of industry experience.

Terence Hall, chairman and CEO of Superior, said: We are extremely pleased to welcome Patrick and Charlie to the executive team. Patrick’s extensive international business development experience will be an important addition as we continue to build our international team and execute on our worldwide growth strategy.

Charlie has been instrumental in the expansion of our marine sector. His accomplishments include numerous contract wins, a reorganization of the marine group to increase efficiency, and leading the lifeboat fleet back to work safely and quickly ahead of the competition following hurricanes Katrina and Rita.