UK: Aker Solutions Appoints New Vice President of Subsea Greenfield Projects

The UK operation of international oil services group Aker Solutions has announced the appointment of a new vice president to lead greenfield projects as the company looks to expand its capabilities in the sector.

Bob Shaw’s appointment is the latest in a series of new senior management appointments at Aker Solutions subsea business in Aberdeen as the company embarks on the next stage in its growth strategy.

He will lead development of all greenfield projects, focusing on the successful delivery of work for key clients including Statoil, Petrobras, Total E&P, Dana Petroleum, ENI and others.

“This is a key appointment for our subsea business in the UK,” said Matt Corbin, managing director of Aker Solutions subsea business in the UK. “We have won a number of major contracts in recent months and Bob will play an important role in realising our strategy as we look to capitalise on further opportunities going forward.

“We are committed to growing and maintaining our reputation for providing high quality services to our clients and have experienced strong demand for our greenfield services to date. Bob’s expertise and knowledge will be invaluable towards achieving our plans for continued growth in this sector in the coming years.”

Shaw brings with him a wealth of experience in engineering, project and wider business management. Most recently, he was programme manager for an EPC contractor responsible for managing a portfolio of large-scale oil and gas engineering projects including complete greenfield production site capital projects, brownfield modifications, process plant expansions and pipeline systems.

He holds an MBA from Robert Gordon University and was recently awarded the 3rd highest MBA mark ever given by the institution.

“Aker Solutions has a reputation as a dynamic business known for its expertise and competence in delivering world-class subsea solutions to its customers” commented Shaw.

“It is an organisation with enormous potential in today’s markets. This is a fantastic new challenge for me and I am delighted to be joining such a high calibre senior team with the clear determination to succeed.”

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Press Release, May 14, 2013