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MONCTON, New Brunswick, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Major Drilling Group International Inc. (“Major Drilling”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Martin as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of the Company, effective immediately.
“I am happy to announce the promotion of Ashley into the newly created role of COO. This appointment is in line with our strategic focus on growth and innovation. Ashley has dedicated 30 years to the drilling industry, with the last 23 years focused on Major Drilling's success. Throughout his career, he has excelled in various leadership roles, including General Manager of Canada and, more recently, Vice President of Operations – Latin America,” Mr. Denis Larocque, President & CEO of Major Drilling said.
As COO, Mr. Martin will work closely with recently appointed Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), Marc Landry, to implement innovative operational solutions and data technologies throughout the organization, a reflection of Major Drilling’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and continuous improvements on safety. “This new role will help support our growth initiatives in terms of integration of our latest Explomin acquisition, but also in terms of organic growth in new jurisdictions,” Mr. Larocque explained. “The creation of new COO and CTO roles is aimed at reinforcing our position as the leader in the specialized drilling market and meeting the increasing demands of our valued customers, as the long-term outlook for the Company remains encouraging,” said Mr. Larocque.
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Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon various estimates and assumptions including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management related to the factors set forth below. While these factors and assumptions are considered reasonable by the Company as at the date of this document in light of management’s experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, these statements are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and information.