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[Via Satellite 06-01-2016] RigNet has named Steven E. Pickett as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and president. He will be based in Houston, Texas and succeeds Marty Jimmerson, who has served as interim CEO and president after the departure of Mark Slaughter.

Pickett most recently served as CEO and president of 21st Century Towers, and previously held the title CEO at WesTower Communications from 2013 to 2015. Prior to WesTower, Pickett was president and CEO of Telmar Network Technology from 2008 to 2013. He has served on the board of QuEST Forum since 2010, where he is currently chair emeritus.