Ensco plc says that Jon Baksht has been named chief financial officer. He will be based in London and succeeds Jay Swent, who is retiring effective at year end.

Baksht most recently was vice president – finance after joining Ensco as vice president – treasurer. His professional career includes experience in investment banking and consulting. Baksht has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Texas.

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