Privately held ARKeX, Cambridge, U.K., a provider of geophysical imaging technology, has named Stuart Gibson chief financial officer.

Gibson has experience in several early stage technology companies.

Gibson says, "ARKeX represents a great opportunity, and I'm very excited to help the company capitalize on its recent success and future possibilities."

Jim Sledzik was named to the board of directors. Sledzik has 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, serving as the global marketing and new technology director and vice president of multi-client services at WesternGeco.

ARKeX provides geophysical surveys for the oil, gas and mineral exploration industry.