08:28 AM EST, 12/13/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Major Drilling Group International ( MJDLF ) overnight Thursday appointed Ashley Martin as chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Martin who has worked with the company for 23 years was most recently vice president of operations in Latin America.

As COO, Martin will work closely with recently appointed Chief Technology Officer Marc Landry to implement new operational solutions and data technologies throughout the organization, the company said in a statement.

Shares of the company were flat at $8.76 at last close on the Toronto Stock Exchange.