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New global business manager drives energy transition growth for DTI

New global business manager drives energy transition growth for DTI   UK-headquartered downhole technology specialist, DTI, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of a new global business development manager for energy transition technologies, to support strategic growth plans. Matthew Gray, who took on the role at DTI this month (June), has more than 20 years’ experience within the energy sector, specialising in well completion, intervention, testing and a...

Global energy software company FutureOn appoints new CEO

Global energy software company FutureOn appoints new CEO   FutureOn, the global energy software company, has appointed Stig Wølstad-Knudsen as CEO. The appointment strengthens FutureOn’s leadership team and reputation as a trusted technology partner for the energy sector while positioning for international growth. Mr Wølstad-Knudsen joins FutureOn from industrial software company Kongsberg Digital, where he held the role of VP Products. His previous experience i...

OEG appoints Non-Executive Chairman for next phase of global growth

OEG appoints Non-Executive Chairman for next phase of global growth   The OEG Offshore group, today announced the appointment of David Currie as Non-Executive Chairman. His appointment will commence with immediate effect. The news coincides with the launch of OEG Renewables at the Global Offshore Wind exhibition in London and the unveiling of ambitious plans in the clean energy sector. Mr Currie has over 30 years’ experience in the energy services industry with past appoin...

Step Change in Safety Announces Search for Successor

Step Change in Safety Announces Search for Successor   Step Change in Safety announces today (Thursday 8th June 2023) that Executive Director Steve Rae is to step down from the member-led safety organisation. Mr Rae has been at the helm of Step Change in Safety since 2019, and under his leadership the organisation has strengthened its brand, grown the domestic membership base and expanded internationally, while maintaining its focus in the offshore sector.  The organisation has a...

Andrew Hockey to join the ECITB as CEO

Andrew Hockey to join the ECITB as CEO   Andrew Hockey will join the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) on 1 June as CEO. The ECITB’s former Director of Operations, Andy Brown, has been Interim CEO since Chris Claydon’s departure earlier this year. Andy will retain Accounting Officer responsibilities of the industry-led skills body until 5 July when Andrew will officially take over the helm. Andrew comes with four decades of experience, latterly...

Key renewables appointment heralds expansion for market leader

Key renewables appointment heralds expansion for market leader   A leading provider of industrial inspection, maintenance and repair services is set to further its commitment to the energy transition thanks to the launch of a new division which will further enhance its position in the renewables market. IM&R leader TRAC Energy has a long history of successfully supporting offshore energy operations and has just unveiled the addition of a renewables-focused talent acquisition ar...

New senior financial appointment to drive continued expansion at North Star

New senior financial appointment to drive continued expansion at North Star   North Star, the UK’s leading offshore infrastructure support vessel operator, has appointed experienced financier, Lesley Dunn, to the newly created role of head of financial planning and analysis to lead the drive for continued growth. Lesley, a chartered accountant, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise including more than 25 years’ working in the corporate finance sector. Having establ...

EnerMech appoints Ian Spenceley to key role as it targets expansion

EnerMech appoints Ian Spenceley to key role as it targets expansion Focus is on developing specialist O&M and Asset and Integrity services to global markets   EnerMech has appointed senior industry leader Ian Spenceley as Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Asset Management Director as it continues to develop its specialist integrity and technical services globally, to offer integrated solutions as part of its full asset life-cycle support. With more than 30 years&rsquo...

Andy Cuniah Appointed as Chairman of the Energy Industries Council

Andy Cuniah Appointed as Chairman of the Energy Industries Council Bechtel’s supply chain manager replaces energy veteran Hugh Saville who leaves as the EIC is Awarded King's Award for Enterprise: International Trade   London, 25 April 2023 — Bechtel Limited's supply chain manager, Andy Cuniah, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Energy Industries Council, the world leading trade association for the energy industry. His appointment coincides with the E...

Social enterprise Glencraft strengthens board with two non-executive appointments

Social enterprise Glencraft strengthens board with two non-executive appointments   Aberdeen-based social enterprise Glencraft has appointed two non-executive directors to bolster its existing team as part of a broader development strategy. The addition of Neil Skene and Ken Robertson as non-executive directors takes the charity’s board up to six, following on from the appointments of Laura Bruce and Allan Clow in late 2022. Glencraft, which has provided employment opportu...

Rovco appoints Fraser Moonie as new COO as it targets global expansion

Rovco appoints Fraser Moonie as new COO as it targets global expansion   Fraser Moonie, a well-known name across the international subsea sector, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Rovco. He joins the global provider of technology-enabled project solutions to the offshore renewable energy sector, as the company forges ahead with the delivery of its plan to build a global infrastructure, realising its ambitious growth strategy and supporting the energy transition. B...

Insulcon Technical strengthens Aberdeen presence with new appointment

Insulcon Technical strengthens Aberdeen presence with new appointment   Leading technical insulation and passive fire protection (PFP) specialist, Insulcon Technical is strengthening its presence in Aberdeen with the appointment of an industry expert. Alan Shand is joining the company as Business Development Manager based in Aberdeen. Alan will be responsible for supporting the company’s clients with all their technical insulation needs, as well as promoting the extensive pro...

New head of comms at Siemens UK

New head of comms at Siemens UK   Siemens has appointed Karen Fenwick as head of communications at Manchester-headquartered Siemens Great Britain & Ireland. Reporting to CEO Carl Ennis, Karen joins the leading technology company from Venator Materials plc, where she was VP, corporate branding & communication. Carl Ennis, CEO Siemens plc said: “Karen brings a wealth of strategic communications experience to Siemens GB & Ireland. I look forward to working with her a...

STC INSISO names senior technology specialist as its new chairman

STC INSISO names senior technology specialist as its new chairman   Aberdeen-headquartered, STC INSISO has announced the appointment of a senior technology specialist as its new chairman. Nial McCollam joins the company bringing diverse experience from his previous senior leadership roles, including his most recent position as Chief Technology Officer at Lloyd’s Register. STC INSISO is a leading provider of risk control and assurance software and services.  The chairman...

Harbour Energy appoint Belgacem Chariag and Louise Hough to Board

Harbour Energy appoint Belgacem Chariag and Louise Hough to Board   Harbour Energy Plc has announced today the appointment of Belgacem Chariag and Louise Hough as independent Non-Executive Directors. Belgacem and Louise will join the Board on 1 May 2023 and will stand for election by shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting to be held on 10 May 2023. Belgacem has extensive experience in the energy, materials and chemicals industries. He has held a variety of leade...

Ashtead Technology strengthens team with new offshore renewables appointment

Ashtead Technology strengthens team with new offshore renewables appointment   International subsea rental equipment and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has appointed Rich Fry as Group Business Development Manager – Renewables. The appointment underlines the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate the growth of its capabilities, services and track record in the offshore renewable energy sector to strengthen its market position and support customers globally i...

EthosEnergy Appoints Former ItalPresseGauss CEO, Mario Cincotta as New East Hemisphere Executive Vice President

EthosEnergy Appoints Former ItalPresseGauss CEO, Mario Cincotta as New East Hemisphere Executive Vice President   EthosEnergy has appointed Mario Cincotta, former CEO of ItalPresseGauss and Senior Vice President of Norican Group, as its new Executive Vice President of East Hemisphere. Mario will have strategic and operational leadership for the East Hemisphere. He will be based in Italy and report into the CEO, Ana Amicarella. He brings with him 25 years of experience across the en...

ASCO Appoints Business Development & Operations Manager To Lead Growth In Northeast England

ASCO Appoints Business Development & Operations Manager To Lead Growth In Northeast England   Global integrated logistics and materials management specialist, ASCO, has appointed Ryan Thompson as Business Development & Operations Manager for Northeast England.  Based in Sunderland, Ryan will lead the company's growth in the northeast, while overseeing regional operations for its Ship Agency business, Seletar. As one of the leading ship agents for the UK energy...

Rovco makes two new key appointments as it diversifies and grows

Rovco makes two new key appointments as it diversifies and grows Marc Coull and Craig Davis to lead specialised business units   Rovco, a global provider of advanced subsea robotics and integrated survey solutions to the offshore wind and oil field decommissioning sectors, has taken a major step forward as it progresses ambitious plans for greater global and sectoral growth. The company, which was founded in 2016, will now operate through two separate business units, each one fo...

Strohm scales up senior team following plant investment

Strohm scales up senior team following plant investment    Strohm, the world’s first and leading producer of Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP), has announced three senior appointments as it gears up for further growth after tripling its production capacity at its facility in The Netherlands. Sjoerd Verhoef has joined Strohm as project director; Mathieu Feisthauer has entered the company as business development manager of Europe; and Hubert Brinkhuis has moved up the ran...
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