Zapata Norness, Inc., has announced the election of Hugh Robertson to the position of financial vice-president and treasurer, and Peter C. Knudtzon to assistant vice-president-corporate development.
Mr. Robertson joined Zapata in March, 1967, as controller and was elected treasurer in August, 1968. He was graduated from Rice University in 1961 and is a member of the University of Texas Accounting Advisory Council, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and state and local CPA societies. Prior to joining Zapata, he was associated with Price Waterhouse & Co. in Houston, Texas.
Mr. Knudtzon joined Zapata in June, 1967 as assistant controller and was elected controller in August, 1968. Prior to joining Zapata, he was in public accounting in England, Switzerland and the Bahamas.
Zapata Norness, a Houston-based diversified offshore drilling, shipping and marine services firm, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.