44 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS March 2024 www.hpmag.co.uk NEW FACES moveero appoints new Global IT Director Rich Bevan has been appointed as Global IT Director at moveero. Rich joined moveero in 2018 as Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, having spent his earlier career working in various senior roles - including IT operations specialist, and systems manager. With a degree from Warwick University, Rich is a consummate IT professional and has gained a great deal of experience working with complex IT systems across a number of sectors internationally, including the fast-paced automotive industry. Bevan commented: “I am looking forward to working closely with the global team and colleagues right across the organisation. In particular, working on the IS alignment with our finance and supply chain functions as well as the ongoing MRP/ERP virtualisation work that we have started”. In his new role, Bevan will report directly to moveero’s CFO, Anirud Pandit, who said: “Since he joined us in 2018, Rich has become a much valued and highly respected member of the moveero management team. I’m looking forward to working closely with him in this new role, where I know his experience and expertise will be a real asset to our business.” Following the appointment of a new President for Europe, Aggreko has formalised its plans for 2024 and beyond with the launch of Energising Change, its new sustainability framework which places supporting the energy transition front and centre. Robert Wells – former Managing Director of Aggreko’s businesses across Africa, Middle East, & Asia Pacific and head of global events– has been appointed by the business as European President as well as retaining responsibility for Global Events. With a focus on enabling European customers to access new, greener technologies to support with their decarbonisation Central to the framework is a series of major investments that give industry more immediate access to cleaner and greener energy sources, such as the expansion of its fleet of small, mid and large-size battery energy storage solutions (BESS). process, Wells is set to embed the Energising Change framework in the region. Energising Change shapes how Aggreko works both internally and alongside its diverse portfolio of customers across the world. It allows Aggreko and the companies it works with – from a wide range of sectors with varying requirements – to embed low-carbon power and temperature control technologies and more efficient ways of working. The framework forms a core part of the business’s proposition in a time when clearer action is needed to balance energy resilience, economic viability and action on climate. Strategic senior appointment at Aggreko to accelerate energy transition support in Europe Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has named its first ever energy transition business development manager within its subsea business, reinforcing the company’s commitment to helping operators achieve greater carbon emission improvements. Martin Thomson, who will be based at the company’s Aberdeen office, brings with him a wealth of experience in both the subsea and offshore wind sectors as the firm seeks to bolster its influence in the market. Martin has previously held senior sales positions at Subsea7, GE Oil & Gas, KCA Deutag and Oerlikon Surface Solutions. He joins FET from Dril-Quip where he was director of sales – Europe and Africa. His appointment marks a milestone for FET as it intensifies its commitment to FET names lead to grow its energy transition portfolio supporting the transition of the energy landscape, particularly in offshore wind energy. Martin will report directly to FET’s Houston headquarters. Ivo Bozukov, FET Vice President of Dynacon & Energy Transition, Subsea Division, said: “With his extensive background and leadership acumen, Martin will be instrumental in fortifying our efforts to amplify our footprint in the offshore wind sector. His strategic vision and dynamic approach will play a pivotal role in harnessing our capabilities to align with the burgeoning demand for renewable energy solutions. “Martin’s deep understanding of the complexities and nuances within the renewable energy sphere, especially offshore wind projects, positions him perfectly to lead the charge in steering our endeavours towards sustainable energy practices. His proficiency in fostering impactful relationships, coupled with his innovative mindset, will be invaluable assets as we navigate the evolving landscape of energy transition.”
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