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Xergy Invests In Award Winning Digital Talent

 Xergy Invests In Award Winning Digital Talent   Xergy, the company behind a new digital platform that revolutionises how projects are resourced by championing remote team collaboration, has appointed an award-winning digital head. Andrew Conway joins as chief technical officer (CTO), leading the Proteus development team in Karachi, Pakistan. He will also be responsible for planning and implementing a range of tech strategies to further enhance the profit-boosting operating sy...

Pryme Group appoints new chief financial officer

Pryme Group appoints new chief financial officer   A leading private-equity backed manufacturer has moved decisively to bolster its leadership team with the appointment of a new chief financial officer (CFO). Pryme Group has named Tyler Buchan as successor to Kerrie Murray following her recent promotion to the role of CEO. The business, which is headquartered in Dundee and has operations across the UK, including one in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, provides integrated manufacturing solu...

Weatherford Names Interim CEO

 Weatherford Names Interim CEO   Weatherford International has said that Karl Blanchard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer, reporting directly to the board, until a permanent President and CEO is appointed. Last week, just days before its June 12 stockholder meeting, the company announced the departure of Mark A. McCollum as President, CEO and a director. Separately, Christian Garcia, Executive Vice...

ROMAR International Appointment Demonstrates Confidence Amid Industry Challenges

ROMAR International Appointment Demonstrates Confidence Amid Industry Challenges   Mid-way into their 20th Anniversary year and Aberdeen-based SWARF management specialists, ROMAR International continues to make strides despite industry pressures, by announcing the appointment of Alan Shanks to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Affective 1st June 2020, Alan's appointment will add further strength to the board and executive leadership team, overseeing the global finance...

Kerrie Murray appointed CEO of Pryme Group

Kerrie Murray appointed CEO of Pryme Group   A leading private-equity backed manufacturing firm has strengthened its senior management team with the promotion of a key figure to equip the business for future growth. Dundee-headquartered Pryme Group, which provides integrated manufacturing solutions to a wide range of industry sectors, has appointed Kerrie Murray to the role of chief executive officer (CEO). Kerrie joined Pryme Group in June 2018 as chief financial officer (CFO),...

BP America taps David Lawler as new chief

BP America taps David Lawler as new chief   David C. Lawler is adding to his titles at BP America. He is currently the CEO of BPX Energy and will become chairman and president of BP America on July 1, succeeding retiring Susan Dio. He will remain as CEO of BPX Energy. “Beyond a track record of delivering strong safety, environmental and commercial results, Dave brings an authentic and inspiring leadership style. His curiosity and willingness to do things differently wil...

BP Names David Lawler as New Head of BP America

BP Names David Lawler as New Head of BP America   BP Plc said May 28 it tapped David C. Lawler to serve as the next chief of BP America Inc., where he is expected to lead the British oil major’s efforts in the U.S. to become net-zero by 2050. As chairman and president of BP America, Lawler will become BP’s chief representative in the U.S., where the company has a larger economic footprint than anywhere else in the world. BP’s U.S. businesses currently employ aroun...

HPR ROV grows commercial team as company looks to extend reach

HPR ROV grows commercial team as company looks to extend reach   Aberdeen-based micro-ROV specialists, HPR ROV have announced the appointment of Michael O’Donnell as their new Business Development Director. He brings with him a breadth of experience in business development, strategy, sales and business turnaround across the energy sector.  Michael has over 12 years’ experience, previously working with UK companies such as Sparrows Group, BBRG and ROVOP where, based...

Sparrows Group appoints new Senior Vice President to oversee Americas region

Sparrows Group appoints new Senior Vice President to oversee Americas region   Sparrows Group has promoted Adam Wood to its most senior role in the Americas as it looks to continue its diversification into the onshore industrial market in the region. Mr Wood has been employed by Sparrows for twelve years, holding several management positions including vice president of service, general manager – Louisiana operations and senior business manager. He succeeds Steve Bertone who r...

IMCA strengthens expertise in environmental sustainability

IMCA strengthens expertise in environmental sustainability   The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has confirmed the appointment of Nadine Robinson to lead the Association’s strategy on environmental sustainability. Allen Leatt, IMCA’s CEO stated: “We are delighted to welcome Nadine to the team. Following our strategic review in 2017, we established our first dedicated committee on Environmental Sustainability, which has over the last three ye...

EMEC appoints Matthew Finn as Commercial Director

EMEC appoints Matthew Finn as Commercial Director   The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has appointed Matthew Finn as Commercial Director. Matthew will focus on driving forward the long-term growth of the organisation leading on EMEC’s commercial activities, bringing his unique experience and knowledge of the sector to the role. Matthew has worked in the ocean energy sector for the last 14 years, helping to secure over £250 million of funding for a range of low...

AAB boosts support to energy sector with key appointment

AAB boosts support to energy sector with key appointment   Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB), one of the UK’s leading independent firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, is boosting its commitment to the energy sector in these unprecedented times with a key appointment. AAB has appointed Alasdair Green as Head of E&P (Exploration and Production) during this period of heightened need for support and financial expertise across a range of specialisms.&nbs...

Leading Tech Expert Joins Tech Start-up

Leading Tech Expert Joins Tech Start-up   The start-up company behind a new digital platform that revolutionises how projects are resourced by championing remote team collaboration, has appointed a leading tech expert. Nigel Filer has joined Xergy, which is soon to launch V1.0 of Proteus, a cloud-based work management system that enables companies to drive business efficiencies through facilitating remote working. Proteus, which comes at a time when companies across multiple ind...

IMCA appoits DP specialist to technical team

IMCA appoints DP specialist to technical team   Mark de Barr has joined the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) as Technical Adviser – Marine specialising in Dynamic Positioning (DP) and vessel assurance. Mark has joined the global trade association after working as freelance consultant engineer providing project management, inspections, audits and marine warranty services. His extensive career has encompassed roles with Bue Marine, GEO Marine, Swire Pacific O...

Change to Exploration in Equinor

Change to Exploration in Equinor Equinor is making a planned change to the leadership of Exploration. Tim Dodson will step down as executive vice president Exploration, a role he held since 2011, and take on the role as vice president Strategy Execution in Global Strategy and Business Development (GSB) from 1 June 2020. Tore Løseth has been appointed acting executive vice president of Exploration and will join the corporate executive committee (CEC) in this capacity. “...

Tullow Oil Names CEO

Tullow Oil Names CEO   London-listed oil company Tullow Oil has appointed Rahul Dhir as Chief Executive Officer and an Executive Director of the Group. Dhir will begin under his new role from July 1, 2020 and Dorothy Thompson, currently, Executive Chair of Tullow will return to her position as Non-Executive Chair after a limited period of handover. "Rahul brings extensive leadership experience in oil and gas to Tullow. He is currently CEO of Delonex Energy, an Africa-focuse...

Neodrill Welcomes Geoff Proud as Business Development Manager for its CAN-integrator Solution in the UK

Neodrill Welcomes Geoff Proud as Business Development Manager for its CAN-integrator Solution in the UK   Neodrill, the innovators in pre-rig technology, announced that Geoff Proud has joined the Neodrill team as Business Development Manager for its CAN-integrator solution in the UK. With over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, Geoff is a specialist in subsea production systems. Joining its expanding UK team, Geoff’s focus will be to drive forward the CAN-integ...

Motive Offshore Appoints Global Head of Rentals Division

Motive Offshore Appoints Global Head of Rentals Division   Motive Offshore Group, specialist in marine equipment fabrication and rental, has reported an impressive start to 2020 for its Rentals division, with first quarter results exceeding initial expectations. The recent appointment of David Leith as Rentals Division Manager is indicative of the company’s focus on the specialised rental of high capacity winches, umbilical deployment and subsea equipment. Discussing 2020...

Maersk Training new appointment

Maersk Training new appointment   Global training provider Maersk Training is delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Taylor as Head Of Commercial UK. Scott will oversee all Sales, Commercial and Marketing activities for the Business, headquartered in Prime Four, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Scott has over 15 years’ experience within the Oil & Gas sector, both on and offshore, joining from Baker Hughes where he was Commercial Leader for Oilfield Services Europe. Prior to...

Saudi Aramco appoints Mark Weinberger to board of directors

Saudi Aramco appoints Mark Weinberger to board of directors   Saudi Aramco has appointed Mark Weinberger to its board of directors as an independent board member, replacing Andrew Gould, the company said in a statement on Sunday. Weinberger was the global Chairman and CEO of EY (previously known as Ernst & Young) from 2013 to 2019. He currently serves as a director on the boards of Johnson & Johnson and Metlife as well as being a member on several boards of trustees, inc...
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