Renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has appointed Robert Brown as managing director.
He will replace Stephen Trotter, who has led the company for almost five years, but will be stepping down due to personal reasons.
Brown will take over the role this month, supported by Trotter until the summer to ensure continuity.
He is a chartered chemical engineer with more than three decades of experience, and for the last 17 years has held senior leadership positions with some of the world’s largest environmental and engineering consultancies.
Brown joins Natural Power from Wood, where he was responsible for the international environment and infrastructure consultancy, including the renewable energy business formerly known as Sgurr Energy.
He said: “I’m passionate about renewables and excited about the opportunity to build on Natural Power’s achievements, taking the business to the next level.
“The market is in a growth phase and clients are looking for good consultants to help them realise their renewable energy projects and deliver on their carbon reduction objectives.”
Nick Emery, chairman of Natural Power, added: “While change can be unsettling, and we are reluctant to see Stephen depart, we have found an excellent replacement in Rob.
“He understands our strategy for growth through sector and international diversification and will continue to lead our team and our plan for continued recruitment and investment that supports global renewable energy targets.”
Natural Power supports a global client base in the delivery of renewable projects, including onshore wind, solar, renewable heat, energy storage and offshore technologies.
It employs more than 400 staff across 14 international offices, including 93 in Dumfries.
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