Aker Solutions Appoints New VP

The U.K. operation of international oil services group Aker Solutions has announced the appointment of a new vice president to lead greenfield projects as the company looks to expand its capabilities in the sector.

Bob Shaw’s appointment is the latest in a series of new senior management appointments at Aker Solutions subsea business in Aberdeen as the company embarks on the next stage in its growth strategy.

He will lead development of all greenfield projects, focusing on the successful delivery of work for key clients including Statoil, Petrobras, Total E&P, Dana Petroleum, ENI and others.

Shaw brings with him a wealth of experience in engineering, project and wider business management. Most recently, he was program manager for an EPC contractor responsible for managing a portfolio of large-scale oil and gas engineering projects including complete greenfield production site capital projects, brownfield modifications, process plant expansions and pipeline systems. He holds an MBA from Robert Gordon University and was recently awarded the 3rd highest MBA mark ever given by the institution.