Arctic Directory: Nabors names new leader

Nabors Industries, the world’s largest land drilling contractor, has named Dennis Smith, 58, to oversee its Alaska operations.

The company’s Alaska operations include Nabors Alaska Drilling, the largest drilling contractor in Alaska.

Smith will also oversee Nabors joint venture holdings with Cook Inlet Region Inc., CIRI, specifically Peak Oilfield Services Co., Precision Power and Alaska Interstate Construction.

Prior to joining Nabors in 1992, Smith lived in Anchorage for nearly 14 years where he served as chief execturive of Pool Arctic Alaska, acquired by Nabors in 1999.

In addition to his new role, Smith will continue as director of corportate development with Nabors Industries Ltd. based in Houston, and report to Gene Isenberg, chairman and CEO of Nabors Industries.