He brings extensive experience as a seasoned chair, managing director, and board member across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), with a proven track record of establishing and growing disruptive businesses, large-scale manufacturing, and major capital projects.
Energy transition strategy
Deepak Maheshwari, CEO, EET Fuels, said: “Adrian’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to almost fully eliminating our carbon dioxide emissions. His expertise and established regional leadership will help to ensure that we continue to make a positive contribution to the regional and national economy.”
Tony Fountain, Managing Director, Essar Energy Transition, commented: “Adrian’s appointment is a significant step in our transition to a low carbon future. We are committed to establishing a leading low carbon energy transition hub and, alongside the agreement to purchase Thornton Science Park, this appointment demonstrates our plan to playing our part to ensure that the UK delivers on its climate change goals, enhances energy security, and maintains a strong, secure manufacturing base for fuels.”
Talking about his new role, Adrian Curry added: “I am thrilled to join EET Fuels and contribute to the Company’s sustainable future. The Company’s commitment to decarbonisation is incredible. It fully aligns with my passion for driving growth and innovation while reducing carbon emissions. I look forward to working with the team to achieve our goals.”
Long-term growth objectives
EET has also appointed Ruth Herbert as Managing Director, Business Development and Strategic Initiatives to support long- term growth objectives.
Ruth will lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to support EET’s long-term growth objectives and ensuring that the company’s initiatives are in line with the evolving energy landscape.
Energy industry experience
Ruth brings with her over 15 years of energy industry experience, most recently as Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association, where she helped to shape government policy and fostered partnerships that significantly advanced the industry’s progress.
Ruth has extensive UK Government experience, previously holding several key positions at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, where she played a pivotal role in the UK’s energy policy, including leading negotiations on the EU Directive on CO2 Storage, international CCUS, and policy coordination, stakeholder engagement and programme management for the UK’s Electricity Market Reform.
She has been a member of the UK Government’s CCUS Council and its Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge Advisory Council, as well as the UKCCSRC Advisory Council.
She has also served as Director of Strategy and Development at the Low Carbon Contracts Company, where she was responsible for shaping the company’s strategic direction, developing its business plans, managing government affairs, and leading external communications.
Net zero goals
Tony Fountain, Managing Director, EET, said: “We are very excited to have Ruth onboard at EET. Through our hydrogen production and decarbonisation projects at Stanlow, we are fully focused on assisting the UK Government to deliver its net zero goals. Ruth’s strong track record of leadership in both decarbonisation policy and practical implementation regimes will be instrumental as we progress our strategic initiatives.”
Ruth Herbert added: “I look forward to joining at such a pivotal time for EET, and for the sector as a whole. EET’s plans present a huge opportunity for the UK’s North-West to be a trailblazer in the net zero industries of the future and for EET to be at the forefront of the emerging low carbon products market. I’m looking forward to working with the EET team to achieve its long-term objectives and make these ambitions a reality.”
Aggreko targets growth of energy transition partnerships with new appointment
Aggreko has strengthened its provision of energy transition solutions with the appointment of a new managing director for the UK and Ireland.
Aiming to address specific-sector and regional challenges for customers, Alan Dunne has been appointed to spearhead Aggreko’s growth strategy and innovation in the region.
Strategic partnerships
Bringing 30 years of commercial experience to the role, Dunne first joined Aggreko in 2014, working in both operational and commercial leadership roles across Europe and North America. He is set to develop strategic partnerships with customers in the region to provide flexible energy solutions.
Dunne said: “I am excited to bring my commercial experience to drive Aggreko’s growth strategy. Following conversations and input from customers, I am acutely aware of the challenges the energy transition presents and that each customer’s challenges and priorities require a different solution.
“With further investments planned, this is an exciting time for Aggreko, and I am delighted to lead our continued innovation across sectors in the UK and Ireland.”
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