LR Names Abi-Saab Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
Arabia) as their Chief Technology Officer, joins LR with considerable expertise in technology and digital enablement from both maritime and the oil and gas industry. Before his time with Bahri, Abi-Saab held executive roles at ship management company OSM, offshore energy provider Bumi Armada and Oil and Gas Services provider Baker Hughes. The new position of CTIO will see the merging of the Chief Technology Officer and IT roles, aligning the executive leadership team as LR accelerates its transformation and supports its innovation activities focused on maritime digitalization. The appointment follows
Fueltrax Announces Expansion in Asia
years of experience in the oil and gas, shipping, and marine industry, focusing on Southeast Asia, Europe, & the Middle East. He is a former marine expert to Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM) of PETRONAS. At PETRONAS, he was in charge of various operational activities and managed hundreds of oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) contractors, including the Malaysia Petroleum Arrangement Contractors (PACs). Faiz has managed upstream cost optimization strategies, ESG initiatives, and simplification of procedures across PACs and service providers through data evaluation and insights.Pemberton joined
Global Maritime Makes Two Hires in Asia Pacific
for APAC. Leong Weng Yoon’s appointment reaffirms Global Maritime’s commitment to the highest health, safety, environmental and quality standards across its operations. Both will be based in Global Maritime’s Singapore office. Mei Ling Chan joins Global Maritime from oil and gas services company SapuraKencana Drilling where she was Business Controls Manager responsible for the management accounting, financial planning and analysis of 18 offshore tender rigs operating in South East Asia, West Africa and Central America. She has also held a variety of finance and management
Macleod Joins OEM Group as Financial Director
finance director as part of the company’s growth strategy which aims to see its turnover increase by 25 percent to £3 million in the next 12 months. With more than six years’ experience working at director level, Macleod has joined the Aberdeen-headquartered marine and oil and gas services firm following 10 years at the oilfield services company Uniconn Group. Macleod has an Honors Degree in Law and Management from the Robert Gordon University. In addition to Macleod’s appointment, OEM Group has also added five engineers to its team in the U.K. and Craig Stephen
Pitcher Joins Videotel as Sales Director
to lead business development efforts and liaise with Videotel’s global network of agents and sales offices. Previously, Pitcher was head of sales at V.Group Marine Services, providing a broad range of business support solutions to shipowners and shipmanagers as well as shipyards, oil and gas services and marine equipment suppliers. Prior to that position, he worked in sales roles in the commercial maritime travel sector.
UTEC Exhibits Developmental Growth in EMEA
, partnerships and acquisitions. Crawford Tennant, new to UTEC, joins with the role of Regional Manager for EMEA based in Aberdeen. Crawford will manage the P&L and associated business functions needed to drive operational excellence. Crawford comes with a solid track record in the oil and gas services sector having held senior positions throughout Europe, West Africa and Asia. As part of this reorganization, UTEC has announced the promotion of Paul Youngson to Contracts Manager for EMEA, Aberdeen. The consolidation of Contracts and Commercial departments accentuates UTEC&rsquo
EnerMech to Add 150 Staff to Australian Operation
International oil and gas services group, EnerMech, has strengthened its operations in Australia with the appointment of two senior oil and gas industry professionals. Craig Wilson and Phil Ellwood will join the EnerMech team as it pushes forward with plans to establish itself as Asia Pacific’s leading oil and gas mechanical services supplier. EnerMech is an $AUD 500 million turnover business which employs 2000 staff in 31 locations serving the international energy sector. Its seven business lines include Cranes and Lifting, Valves, Hydraulic products and services, Industrial Services
