Aberdeen-based battery and energy management technology EC-OG has appointed Bob MacDonald as its new Chairman.
He was previously chief executive of the Specialist Technology Solutions business for Wood and has nearly 30 years’ experience covering various sectors across the energy transition and industrial markets.
MacDonald is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology; a Fellow and Council Member of the Society of Underwater Technology; and has been involved with the government initiative Developing the Young Workforce since its inception.
Richard Knox, managing director at EC-OG, said: “The business is poised for a period of rapid growth and the appointment of Bob as Chairman, with a strong track record of diversifying and internationalising businesses on a global scale, will be a great catalyst to accelerate the ambitions of our business.”
MacDonald added: “EC-OG’s target market within energy transition will grow exponentially over the next few years, driven by demands from regulators and public sentiment.
"The company has excellent products, a great team and an impressive track record, so I’m thrilled to be able to bring my experience to the business at this exciting time in its development.”
EC-OG was founded in 2013 and manufactures energy storage and management technologies.
Its Halo system, a modular and scalable battery storage solution and gateway for renewable energy, provides uninterrupted power supply for predominantly seabed use.
