McDermott International Inc. announced that Erich Kaeser has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective February 23, 2016. Mr. Kaeser will serve on the company's Audit Committee. Mr. Kaeser served in key executive and advisory positions, with a strong focus on the Middle East markets, throughout his 35-year career at Siemens AG.

His experience includes Executive Advisor to the Siemens Board and Regional Middle East Management from December 2013 to December 2014, and previously, as Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Middle East, responsible for overseeing the Siemens business in 16 countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, from September 2008 to December 2013.