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Clough AMEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ivor Ferguson as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Ivor has extensive knowledge of the industry with more than 30 years oil and gas experience across the UK and Australia. He has worked with both operators and contractors and will be a valuable asset to Clough AMEC as it continues to execute its growth strategy.

Max Bergomi, Executive Vice President Commissioning and Asset Support at Clough Limited, who fulfilled the role of interim Clough AMEC CEO, said the decision had the complete support of the company’s board.

“We were unanimous in endorsing Ivor for the CEO position. We believe he reflects the commitment of both Clough and AMEC towards realising our Joint Venture’s significant growth potential and positioning the partnership for opportunities ahead,” said Max.

Prior to his appointment, Ivor was the CEO for service and contracting company Global Energy Group. In this role he oversaw three acquisitions and two start-ups in the Asia Pacific Region, driving company revenue capability to more than $AUD100 million.

Clough AMEC is a 50/50 incorporated joint venture between engineering and project services companies Clough Limited and AMEC. It was established in 2004 to provide operational readiness, maintenance and decommissioning services to clients in the Australasian hydrocarbons industry.

Ivor will commence in the role from 1 August 2013.

 

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For further information, please contact:

Kristy McGrath

Marketing, Communications and Business Development Manager +61 8 9281 9344

 

Editor’s note

Career summary:

Ivor Ferguson spent six years as Vice President of Production at Woodside, responsible for the largest oil and gas asset group in Australia including overseeing its offshore assets and an onshore gas plant.

This delivered approximately 50 per cent of Australia’s Oil & Gas daily needs – close to 2 per cent of the total national GDP.

With an entrepreneurial background, Ivor’s early career was spent in a range of oil and gas start-ups. He worked offshore for many North Sea contractors and operators, before joining Enterprise Oil in 1990 as the Asset Manager for the company’s platforms and FPSO’s in the North Sea.

After transferring to Shell following its acquisition of Enterprise Oil, Ivor worked across several functions including asset management and business development.