FERGUSON Marine shipyard has announced the appointment of a technical director and chief financial officer.
The Port Glasgow yard says the roles will strengthen its strategic leadership and planning skills.
Eddie Purves joins as technical director, with 30 years’ experience in commercial and naval shipbuilding in Scotland, initially with Kvaerner Govan before the yard was taken over by BAE.
He spent the last year as managing director of A&P Tyne, who operate the largest commercial dry-dock on the East coast of England. His previous roles include working with Type 26 vessels for the UK Navy and shipyard upgrades with BAE.
He will have a key role within the Government-owned company’s senior leadership team as it works to complete the two vessels under construction for Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), restructures during 2023/24, positions for additional projects on behalf of BAE Systems and others and targets the small vessel replacement programme for CMAL.
Initially on a one-year contract, Carla Roberts joins as chief financial officer, having recently served as financial director within Water Retail.
She joins with a strong background across a variety of businesses in various stages of turnaround and experience with local government.
David Tydeman, chief executive of Ferguson Marine, said: “We have a busy year ahead, with the planned handover of Glen Sannox in late spring, and working to complete hull 802.
“These senior appointments bring new talent and a wealth of experience and will enable us to expand on strategic planning to build a sustainable future for the shipyard.”
