Interim chair of shipbuilder Ferguson Marine, Duncan Anderson, has been confirmed permanently in the role.
A chartered engineer with extensive experience across the marine sector, Mr Anderson has worked for more than 40 years in shipbuilding, offshore operations and marine engineering.
He has been Interim chair since November, having joined the Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow board as a non-executive director specialising in shipbuilding last March. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineers.
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: “Duncan has demonstrated strong leadership, technical acumen and a practical understanding of complex shipbuilding operations. He is highly regarded by staff and management at the yard, having built constructive relationships with the workforce.
“His background and proven track record make him well-qualified to provide strategic direction and stability for Ferguson Marine at this critical stage. I am confident that he will deliver on the Scottish Government’s priorities of completing the Glen Rosa and securing a sustainable future for the shipyard and its workforce.”
Mr Anderson will be paid in line with pay policy for board appointments.
Before joining FMPG, he served as chief executive of Gulf Marine Services, a company with an in-house shipyard which builds self-propelled jack-up rigs for offshore operations.
Under his leadership, the company expanded its fleet from four to 14 and was floated on the London Stock Exchange.
Other previous senior roles with towage and marine services firm Lamnalco, oil and gas shipping firm Gulf Offshore, and P&O Scottish Ferries means Mr Anderson has extensive commercial, technical and leadership experience across the marine sector.
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