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Proserv division Gilmore appoints CEO to lead expansion plans

Proserv division Gilmore appoints CEO to lead expansion plans   Gilmore, a Proserv Company, a leading provider of flow control solutions has appointed 25-year energy industry veteran David Nemetz as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Gilmore, a long-established Houston based business and an integral component of Aberdeen headquartered Proserv’s global portfolio, has been providing cutting-edge flow control solutions, such as critical service valves and regulators, to the...

Pentland Firth tidal power boss takes up new post as energy group chief executive

Pentland Firth tidal power boss takes up new post as energy group chief executive   One of the Highlands' key companies, Global Energy Group (GEG) has appointed Tim Cornelius as its new group chief executive. Mr Cornelius will report directly to GEG chairman Roy MacGregor and will be responsible for group financial performance, group strategy and transition management from a hydrocarbon to a low-carbon business focus. His new role was announced shortly after Mr Cornelius ste...

THREE60 Energy makes senior appointment to drive business growth

THREE60 Energy makes senior appointment to drive business growth   THREE60 Energy, the global energy services group, has bolstered its team with the appointment of Matthew Christie as Business Development Director for its Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPC&C) service line. He joins the business following a series of major contract wins, and will spearhead the firm’s domestic and international growth strategy across key regions, including the UK,...

New CEO takes helm at Centrifuges Un-limited as it diversifies and rebrands as OSSO

New CEO takes helm at Centrifuges Un-limited as it diversifies and rebrands as OSSO   OSSO, formerly Centrifuges Un-limited, the specialist fluid temperature control and separation solutions provider, has appointed James Scullion as CEO to spearhead the company’s international growth. The rebrand has taken place at an important juncture for the company as it aims to deliver an ambitious growth plan, expanding its oil and gas presence on-and-offshore, whilst also broadening into...

Ex-Centrica and BP boss Iain Conn joins Oxford Flow board

Ex-Centrica and BP boss Iain Conn joins Oxford Flow board   Oxford Flow, the flow control equipment specialist for oil, gas, water and industrial process industries, today announces the appointment of Iain Conn as non-executive director as the company embarks on further growth and diversification. Energy industry veteran Conn brings 35 years of experience to the post, including 29 years with BP, 10 of which were on BP’s Board, latterly as CEO Downstream. Most recently, Conn w...

Ithaca adds another Repsol Sinopec man to executive team

Ithaca adds another Repsol Sinopec man to executive team   Oil and gas company Ithaca Energy, a subsidiary of Israel’s Delek Group, has appointed David Crawford as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company. Ithaca said on Thursday that David Crawford is taking over the role from his predecessor Graham Forbes who will be leaving Ithaca, effective 1 February 2021. Crawford is a Chartered Accountant with over 34 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry and over...

Trio of Appointments Set to Fuel Further Growth

Trio of Appointments Set to Fuel Further Growth   A leading specialist in the provision of innovative steel wire and fibre rope solutions has announced the appointment of three key members of staff as it strengthens its team to fulfil ambitious growth plans. In the last two months alone, Hendrik Veder Group’s Aberdeen base has secured a clutch of new contracts thanks to increased adoption of new propositions which has enabled the company to grow. Hendrik Veder Group is a m...

Borr Drilling picks new chief financial officer

Borr Drilling picks new chief financial officer   Offshore drilling contractor Borr Drilling has named a new chief financial officer (CFO), with effect from 28 December 2020. Borr Drilling said on Sunday that the company’s VP of investor relations and treasury Magnus Vaaler would be replacing the current CFO, Christoph Bausch. Vaaler has a large financial and offshore industry background through his seven years as treasurer and VP of finance in Frontline and three years as...

RNLI Aberdeen makes new appointments just in time for Christmas

RNLI Aberdeen makes new appointments just in time for Christmas   Aberdeen lifeboat station welcomes new volunteers to its management group. The local volunteer crew provides 24/7 support, 365 days a year, including over the festive period. The appointments come as current coxswain, Davie Orr, announces he’ll be stepping down but will continue in the role of deputy coxswain. Davie joined the RNLI as a volunteer in May 1995 and has been coxswain since 2015. Davie, who retired...

Xodus Group invests in emissions team to support drive to Net Zero

Xodus Group invests in emissions team to support drive to Net Zero   Global energy consultancy Xodus Group has invested in expanding their emissions team to support clients and the wider energy industry in achieving its Net Zero goals. Xodus has added experienced atmospherics expert Natasha Howlett to lead an in-house emissions management division, which will support clients’ emissions reduction initiatives around the world. This new offering will build on Xodus’ exi...

Decom Board Appoints International O&G Expert

Decom Board Appoints International O&G Expert   Decom North Sea (DNS), the only membership organisation dedicated to the oil and gas decommissioning sector, has announced the appointment Alvaro Ranero to its Board of Directors. Vice President Decommissioning & Investment for Repsol Sinopec Resources UK until recently, Mr Ranero’s new role as Project Director B29 Mexico for Repsol will see him continue to offer his decommissioning expertise to the DNS board. Comment...

Ex-BP and Shell Leader Appointed IOGP Director

Ex-BP and Shell Leader Appointed IOGP Director   The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) has appointed Iman Hill as its new executive director, effective immediately. Hill is succeeding Gordon Ballard, who will step down at the end of the year following his five-year tenure. She is a petroleum engineer with 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and has held leadership roles at BP, Shell and BG, among others. Hill has gained experience in the Mid...

New SUT Chief Executive Appointed

New SUT Chief Executive Appointed   The Society for Underwater Technology is delighted to announce that Dr Cheryl Burgess will join the SUT as Chief Executive in January 2021, bringing over three decades’ experience in the energy industry including oil & gas (both offshore and onshore); renewables; and utilities. She takes over from Steve Hall who has held the post for the past four years. Prof Ralph Rayner, President of the SUT said: “We look forward to welcoming C...

MRDS Growth Strategy Continues - Finance Director Appointed

MRDS Growth Strategy Continues - Finance Director Appointed   MRDS Group, a leading Aberdeen drilling services firm, has announced the appointment of Craig Yeoman as Finance Director. With nearly 30 years’ commercial, corporate finance and banking experience, Craig is well known across the UK and international industry landscape, having previously held positions with Clydesdale Bank, Johnston Carmichael, Power Jacks Ltd and SPEX Group. Commenting on his appointment Craig s...

Cairn Energy promotes non-executive director to chairman

Cairn Energy promotes non-executive director to chairman   Cairn Energy PLC has promoted Nicoletta Giadrossi to replace Ian Tyler as chairman of the company with effect on January 1, 2021. She is currently a non-executive director at the oil and gas exploration and development company after joining the board in 2017. READ: Cairn Energy confirms first half production at top end of guidance Giadrossi has extensive experience in oil and gas and other energy markets, both in execut...

ETPM continues growth path with another new appointment

ETPM continues growth path with another new appointment   Subsea and marine recruitment specialist ETPM has added a new member to its team in response to increasing business activity. Hannah Rodger joins the Aberdeen-headquartered firm as Survey, ROV and Inspection Recruiter. Based in Great Yarmouth, she was brought on board to continue to develop those markets across the business, while identifying new opportunities in the renewables sector which has a strong presence in the South...

Subsea Survey Specialist Unveils Key Appointments

Subsea Survey Specialist Unveils Key Appointments   An up-and-coming name in the subsea survey sector has announced the appointment of two members of staff who will play key roles in fulfilling ambitious growth plans. Sulmara Subsea has appointed Paul Naysmith to the position of Global QHSE Manager, based in the recently-expanded hub in Aberdeen, Scotland.  With over 20 years’ experience in aerospace, medical devices and oil and gas services, Paul is also the author of m...

Quensh announces expansion as it launches new recruitment service

Quensh announces expansion as it launches new recruitment service   A leading HSEQ based consultancy has announced the creation of a new recruitment division to expand their range of HSEQ services as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Quensh HSEQ Specialists, which operates from bases in Aberdeen and Perth, Western Australia, has appointed Andy Brodie as its new Head of Resourcing. Mr Brodie will head up the brand-new recruitment service supporting diversification into new marke...

Film-Ocean drives forward its inspection and asset integrity strategy with the appointment of an Inspection Manager

Film-Ocean drives forward its inspection and asset integrity strategy with the appointment of an Inspection Manager   Film-Ocean Ltd, a leading ROV specialist company, continues with its delivery of providing excellent inspection and integrity support to its clients with the appointment of George Gair as Inspection Manager. George Gair joined the business in early September and since starting has already met with many key clients to gain an insight about their inspection needs and...

Family Investment Firm Appoints Legal Counsel as it Eyes Green Energy Opportunities

Family Investment Firm Appoints Legal Counsel as it Eyes Green Energy Opportunities   Mansefield Investments, led by Aberdeen businessman and energy industry veteran, Mark Patterson, has appointed a legal counsel. David Rennie, former managing partner of law firm, Stronachs, has joined the family investment firm as it explores opportunities in the energy sector which have the potential to reduce carbon emissions and accelerate the use of electrification. In addition to investing...
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