The leading trade body, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has appointed two new industry leaders to its Board, as the sector focuses on powering the UK economy with homegrown energy and talent.
Sandy Hutchison, Managing Director of TAQA UK, brings nearly 25 years of industry knowledge and leadership experience to the Board. Since joining TAQA UK in 2007, he has played a pivotal role in the company’s development and has been instrumental in establishing TAQA’s UK operations and guiding the business through periods of growth and transformation. He now leads the business with a strong focus on safe and efficient late-life operations and one of the largest multi-asset decommissioning programmes in the region.
Stuart Sutherland, Vice President Well Services UK at Odfjell Technology, has built up his career across well services, drilling operations, performance optimisation and large-scale project delivery in the UKCS, Middle East, Caspian and international markets. With over 25 years in the global energy sector, he currently leads strategy, growth and operational delivery of Odfjell Technology’s UK business.
Sandy Hutchison said: “It’s a privilege to join the Offshore Energies UK Board and to support an organisation that champions the people, skills and infrastructure underpinning the UK’s offshore energy sector. I look forward to working with fellow Board members to ensure the industry continues to deliver long‑term value, maintain high standards of safety and performance, and play a constructive role in the UK’s evolving energy landscape.”
Commenting on joining the Board, Stuart Sutherland said: “I’m honoured to join the OEUK Board at such a pivotal time for our industry. The UK’s offshore energy sector has a vital role to play in delivering energy security while supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources. I’m looking forward to working with colleagues across the sector to champion our people, technologies and responsible practices that will shape the next chapter of UK energy supply.
David Whitehouse, CEO Offshore Energies UK comments:
““We are pleased to welcome Sandy Hutchison and Stuart Sutherland to our Board. Their experience and expertise will be valuable assets. Collectively, our Board members contribute the essential business and engineering knowledge we require to shape the future of our energy system. I look forward to working with them as we champion our sector and demonstrate its capacity to drive long-term economic growth across the UK while supporting our world class supply chain companies and successfully delivering on our decommissioning responsibilities.”
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