HOUSTON, June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ATWOOD OCEANICS,
INC., a Houston-based
international drilling contractor (NYSE: ATW), is sad to announce
the untimely death of its Board member Mr. Robert W. "Bob" Burgess,
who passed away this past weekend in Massachusetts at the age of 69. Bob
joined Atwood's Board of Directors in 1990 and has served as
Chairman of the Audit Committee since 2008. Bob was the
former Chief Financial Officer (Senior Vice President) of CIGNA
Investment Division, CIGNA Companies, a diversified financial
services company with major businesses in insurance, health care,
pensions and investments.
Mr. George S. Dotson, Chairman of
the Atwood Board of Directors, commented, "for over twenty years,
the Board relied on Bob's experience and incisive mind in financial
matters. He was a great friend to all on the Board, and we
will miss his counsel and presence going forward."
Atwood's President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Robert J. Saltiel added, "we have lost a
valuable member of our Board who made many contributions to
Atwood's success throughout his years of dedicated service.
On behalf of all Atwood employees, I extend my deepest sympathies
to Bob's family and many friends."
SOURCE Atwood Oceanics, Inc.