Wood has appointed Martin Simmonite as Senior Vice President (SVP) of UK Operations.
Martin’s appointment to this new role will strengthen Wood’s Operations business in the UK, creating a more streamlined approach for customers and providing performance excellence across their portfolio.
Based in Aberdeen, Martin joins Wood from KBR where he was most recently SVP for Sustainability and Energy Transition, leading the strategic shift to drive business transformation and readiness for emerging markets. He previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Technology Led Industrial Solutions, also at KBR, where he developed and implemented the strategy to deliver a combination of general maintenance services, LNG asset solutions, technical service consulting and digital solutions, globally.
Martin comments, “I am thrilled to be joining the talented team at Wood and lead our drive for sustainable growth in the UK, building on our established track record and unrivalled expertise.”
President of Operations, Europe Middle East and Africa at Wood, Ellis Renforth added, “I am delighted to welcome Martin to the team. Martin’s role will help drive consistency across our business as we continue to grow, supporting our clients to deliver safe, sustainable energy operations.”