Schilling Robotics names Otto president, CEO

Schilling Robotics, a global producer of deep-ocean ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) and other specialty equipment used largely by the oil and gas industry to automate and control subsea exploration and production, has named Philip F. Otto as president and CEO.

He has also been appointed to serve on the company's board of directors. Otto received his bachelor's degree from Yale University and his MBA from Harvard University.

Halliburton appoints El-Badrashini Middle East VP

Halliburton has named Gasser El-Badrashini the company's vice president for the Middle East region. El-Badrashini will relocate from Saudi Arabia to Dubai. He replaces Marc Edwards who has been named vice president of the production enhancement product service line within Halliburton's Completion and Production division, based in Houston.

El-Badrashini brings with him 25 years of Halliburton experience. Most recently, he served as Halliburton's country vice president for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. He holds a bachelor's degree from Cairo University.