Switzerland-based Weatherford International, a global provider of innovative mechanical solutions, technology and services for the drilling and production sectors of the oil and gas industry, has hired John Briscoe as vice president and chief accounting officer. It is expected that Briscoe will assume his role with Weatherford in August.

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