Boart Longyear Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Alan Sides to the position of Senior Vice President - Global Drilling Services, effective immediately. Mr. Sides replaces Mr. Mike Birch, who has left the company. Mr. Sides joined the Company in 2010 as Vice President - Global Products.

Kent Hoots succeeds Mr. Sides in the position of Senior Vice President - Global Products. Mr. Hoots joined the Company in 2007 and served as Regional Vice President - Asia Pacific until July of 2012, when he relocated to the U.S. to head the Global Supply Chain organization. Mr. Hoots will retain his current responsibilities in addition to his new role.