Smith International appoints CEO

Sept. 26, 2008
Smith International has appointed John Yearwood as CEO, president, and COO, effective Jan. 1, 2009.

Offshore staff

HOUSTON -- Smith International has appointed John Yearwood as CEO, president, and COO, effective Jan. 1, 2009. Doug Rock, who currently holds these positions, will remain chairman of Smith's board of directors after Jan. 1, 2009.

09/26/2008