Lloyd’s Register EMEA has appointed a new team to broaden its existing oil and gas consultancy capability.
New consultancy services manager Nick Jackson has been appointed to support the growth of the organisation’s consultancy services in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Joining to enhance the existing team in the development and delivery of new and established risk management services are Amy Annand, Andrew Blue and Graeme Sharp. The new arrivals bring risk management skills in the area of business and HSE (health, safety and environmental) management systems which will complement and develop the services currently being offered by Lloyd’s Register EMEA.
The new team will be based at one of the Lloyd’s Register Group’s largest Oil & Gas offices at Denburn House, Union Terrace, Aberdeen, UK.
Nick Jackson said: “This is an exciting development for Lloyd’s Register and those of us who have joined them. Lloyd’s Register is a technology leader and we will build on its existing technical expertise to ensure our clients can measurably enhance their business performance. To achieve this, it is essential we recruit, develop and retain the right talent. It’s going to be challenging, rewarding and a lot of fun.”
Lloyd’s Register EMEA’s consulting services are based on a foundation of technical excellence that supports vital improvements in health, safety, environmental and business performance for the oil and gas industry.
Lloyd’s Register’s Oil & Gas business has experienced substantial growth in the last few years and has forecasted an increase in over 40% in revenue and over 25% in headcount in 2007/2008.
In the previous year, 2006/2007, Lloyd’s Register’s Oil & Gas business grew 19% in revenue and 25% in headcount. In December 2007 it acquired ModuSpec, the leading supplier of rig inspection and risk management services to the drilling industry, which added a further 250 employees which are not included in the above figures. The Group previously experienced significant and successful expansion in the America’s operations with the acquisition of the world leader in risk based inspection, Capstone, in 2005.
Tim Walsh, General Manager of Lloyd’s Register EMEA said: “Nick and the team are a fantastic addition to our existing department. Nick brings with him a wealth of experience in the industry and he is just what we need to grow our consultancy services business in the region.”
Nick was previously a Director of DNV Energy where he worked for 16 years. Before that he occupied a number of health, safety and environmental roles at BP over an eight year period.