Zenith Oilfield Technology Makes Two Key Appointments

Zenith Oilfield Technology has announced two new appointments to develop and support the company around the globe.

The positions have been selectively filled from within a loyal and capable team to align the company for continued growth following acquisition by Lufkin Industries last year.

Steve Beattie has been appointed as Zenith’s Eastern Hemisphere sales manager, a development of his previous role as regional manager for the Middle East. Euan Gray has also been challenged with increased responsibility, taking on the role of company financial controller.

Following its acquisition, Zenith aims to further develop Lufkin’s complimentary technologies in the Eastern Hemisphere in addition to selling and supporting the Zenith product range. Mr Beattie will have sales responsibility for Lufkin Automation products in the region.

Mr Beattie became Zenith’s first employee in April 2004 and his new role will see him lead a team of 53 to drive sales in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia. He believes one of the biggest changes will be using Zenith’s foothold in the market to push sales of both Zenith and Lufkin products.

Mr Beattie said: “Our team has been very successful in sales of Zenith technologies. The acquisition has challenged us with developing sales of Lufkin products as well. We now need to focus on sales and support of Zenith’s core products, the Lufkin Automation range, as well as championing the continual development and launch of new technologies for the industry. It’s all about multi-tasking.”

Mr Gray, who has been with Zenith for seven years, will now be responsible for directing, supervising and evaluating Zenith’s accounting team. He initially joined the company as a graduate accounts assistant before promotion to his previous position of management accountant. Mr Gray also obtained his CIMA qualification in his time with the company.

Speaking about his new role, Mr Gray said: “It is a huge responsibility at a very busy time. Joining Zenith was the best thing I’ve ever done. The company gave me the opportunity to truly work up from the bottom and learn the trade – I was given the chance to develop here. Zenith is an energetic company with ambition to keep growing, and to stay successful we have to continue to come up with great pioneering ideas. Obviously this means spending, creating an on-going challenge for the accounts team.”

Greg Davie, general manager of Zenith, said: “Both Steve and Euan bring valuable experience to their new roles and I am confident their contribution will continue to push the company to the next level.”