THOMPSON, CONNECTICUT USA –

Numa, the world’s leading drilling technology provider, announced the addition of Dave Gorman to its leadership team as Vice President. The veteran brings proven leadership experience and extensive background in business growth and marketing. In his role, Gorman will be responsible for driving the company’s brand, marketing, and revenue growth strategy to expand a diverse customer base further into the Construction, Foundation, Micro Piling, Oil & Gas, Quarry, Mining, Utility, Geothermal, Environmental, Horizontal, and Water Well drilling industries.

“We are thrilled to have Dave rejoin the Numa family,” said Numa President Ralph Leonard. “Having previously served as Numa Marketing Manager, Dave understands our business and the demanding needs of the drilling marketplace. As we continue to deliver on our vision of leading the industry, Dave’s proven leadership and experience will help us develop and convey our unique value propositions of technological excellence and unparalleled personal service to our customers.”

Throughout his career, Gorman has held leadership positions in several high growth businesses. Most recently he was Managing Director for an emerging growth division of a $10 billion international conglomerate where he led marketing, brand, and business development strategies focused on a global customer base. During his tenure, his group doubled annual revenues in each of the previous three years while increasing customer satisfaction and retention. Gorman’s 20 plus years of experience also included senior leadership positions at industry leaders like AT&T and HSBC as well as being an executive of a start-up company where he helped guide the company to an acquisition in 2009.

Numa has the well-earned reputation of providing the drilling industry with the highest value in products, performance and service. I look forward to supporting these core values and expanding them further into the global market,” Gorman said. “Having spent years helping companies refine and evolve growth strategies, I can speak first-hand about how attention to customer needs and technological innovation is paramount to success. I’m excited to continue the long standing focus of Numa to provide with ground breaking products and unparalleled service.

ABOUT NUMA

Numa provides the world’s leading drilling technology with over 100 DTH Hammer and Bit products serving 11 different industries. Our products are capable of drilling vertical, horizontal, and reverse circulation holes from 3½ to 48 inches (89 – 1219 mm) in diameter and are used in 105+ countries. We have built our customer-centric reputation on providing the highest value in products, performance and personal service available in the rock drilling industry.