USA: Atwood Oceanics, Inc. Announces Departure of Executive Officer

ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC., a Houston-based international drilling contractor (the “Company”), announced today that Mr. Alan Quintero, Senior Vice President – Operations, resigned from the Company on November 24, 2010 with effect as of close of business November 30, 2010 to pursue other career interests.

Mr. Quintero has been with Atwood since 1993 and has served since 2008 as Senior Vice President – Operations. Rob Saltiel, President and CEO, said, “Alan has been a dedicated and valued employee of Atwood for over 17 years. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

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Source: ATWD, November 30, 2010;