A business strategist who co-founded one of the world’s most successful telecommunications companies has joined energy service company Senergy as a non-executive director.
The Aberdeen firm said today the move underlined its ambitious vision for growth and its drive to do things differently.
Alan Gow co-founded Virgin Mobile in 1999, serving as chief financial officer before becoming managing director. Senergy chief executive James McCallum, said: “Attracting someone of Alan’s standing in the global business community is a tremendous coup for Senergy.
“He brings a fresh and exciting new dynamic to Senergy, at a crucial time when the company is fast evolving through both its niche technical services and global reach in both the oil and gas and alternative-energy sectors.
“Alan has an outstanding track record in creating ground-breaking business models which have been replicated across the globe and, in many respects, this is mirrored by Senergy’s approach to developing and delivering innovative technical solutions that add value for clients on an international scale. Alan has successfully applied his business acumen and vast knowledge of corporate governance to a diverse range of high-profile businesses.
“His experience in fundraising, mergers and acquisitions and investor relations will be a great asset to Senergy as we work toward securing £100million of external funding to invest in our continuing expansion.
“A non-exec with Alan’s background is not what you would typically expect to see in the energy sector and that’s what makes him such a good fit. His experience will bring a new perspective to the business and support our drive to challenge the norm and do things differently.”
Mr Gow said he had a deep interest in many aspects of the energy industry and was particularly looking forward to working with Senergy.
He added: “I have been hugely impressed by the way James and his team have grown a highly successful international business within just six years.”