Stork, global provider of knowledge-based asset integrity services focused on the oil & gas, chemical and power sectors, has appointed Ross Richardson as Vice President (VP) for Human Resources in its UK & Africa region.
Stork, global provider of knowledge-based asset integrity services focused on the oil & gas, chemical and power sectors, has appointed Ross Richardson as Vice President (VP) for Human Resources in its UK & Africa region.
Mr. Richardson’s responsibilities will include leading Stork’s UK & Africa Human Resources (HR) function in support of the company’s strategy and business objectives and representing the region in the company’s global HR team.
Mr. Richardson has extensive industry experience with 20 years in senior roles in the Oil & Gas sector. He spent a significant portion of his career leading the HR and HSE functions at KCA Deutag, before moving into organisational performance, human resources strategy and change leadership consultancy.
Erik-Jan Bijvank, Senior Vice President for Stork UK & Africa, said, “I am pleased to welcome Ross Richardson to Stork as VP for Human Resources (UK & Africa). Ross has both the expertise and experience to support a dynamic global business with over 2000 employees based in the UKCS. I look forward to working with him as we move into the second half of 2015.”
Ross Richardson said, “I am delighted to join the team at Stork. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring to bear both my industry and consultancy experience in support of the company’s strategy by fostering world-class organisational capabilities supported by a high performing HR function.”
Mr. Richardson began his career as an Engineer Officer in the submarine service and he holds a BSc (Hons) in Naval Engineering from the Royal Naval Engineering College, Plymouth.