Forum Energy appoints McShane as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 12 2025
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New Leadership Appointment: Forum Energy Technologies has appointed Michael McShane as the non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding Christopher Gaut who retired after over 20 years of service.
Board Experience: McShane has been a director since 2010 and served as Lead Independent Director since 2018, highlighting his extensive experience within the company.
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About FET
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is a global manufacturing company serving the oil, natural gas, industrial and renewable energy industries. Its segments include Drilling and Completions and Artificial Lift and Downhole. The Drilling and Completions segment designs, manufactures and supplies products and solutions to the drilling, subsea, coiled tubing, well stimulation and intervention markets, including applications in the oil and natural gas, renewable energy, defense and communications industries. The products and solutions include capital equipment and consumable products, wireline cable and pressure control equipment, and coiled tubing strings and pressure control equipment. The Artificial Lift and Downhole segment designs, manufactures and supplies products and solutions for the artificial lift, well construction, production and infrastructure markets. Its products include well construction casing and cementing equipment, customized downhole technology solutions, and others.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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