‘New chapter’ for Wood as sale of built environment business completes for $1.9bn
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood (LON: WG) has completed the sale of its built environment consulting business to WSP Global.
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New CEO appointed at Aberdeen engineering giant Wood
Wood plc (LON: WG) has appointed a new CEO to replace the outgoing Robin Watson.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Oil and gas veteran Dave Stewart awarded MBE
Well known oil and gas industry veteran Dave Stewart was enjoying a holiday in Portugal when he received a call to tell him he had been awarded an MBE.
Wood signs $1.9 billion sale of Built Environment business to WSP
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services giant Wood has signed a deal to sell its 7,000-employee built environment business to WSP Global.
Wood on track to complete Russia retreat by end of 2022
Energy services giant Wood is on course to complete its exit from Russia by the end of the year.
Several ‘high quality’ bidders in running for Wood built environment business, CEO tips headcount to grow
Bosses at Wood (LON: WG) are “confident” the sale of its built environment business will elicit an increase in the division’s headcount.
Updated: Wood set for a ‘phenomenally positive’ future, says outgoing CEO Robin Watson
The outgoing CEO of Wood, Robin Watson, believes the energy services giant is on course for a “phenomenally positive” future as he prepares to step down.
Wood to impose supplier emissions targets with Scope 3 plan in ‘next 12 months’
Engineering giant Wood will release a plan to impose emissions targets on its suppliers and on its own products used by customers within the next year, according to chief executive Robin Watson.
Wood strengthens leadership team with new appointment
Energy services company Wood has announced the appointment of Lesley Birse as its executive president of people & organisation (P&O).
Wood appoints new COO as Dave Stewart bows out after 25 years
Wood has appointed a new chief operating officer (COO) to replace long-serving incumbent Dave Stewart.
‘We’re entering a growth cycle’ – Wood boss Robin Watson says Aberdeen firm has momentum in its favour
Wood chief executive Robin Watson said today (August 24) the Aberdeen firm's conventional energy business is "stable" and its other activities gaining momentum after an "inflection point" for the group earlier this year.
Kishorn Commandos: The story behind the Scottish oil rig anthem
“It didn’t matter where we went around the world”, says Gordon Menzies of Scottish folk duo Gaberlunzie, “somebody always shouted: ‘Sing us the Kishorn Commandos’”.
Wood becomes Hydrogen Council steering member
Engineering and consultancy services giant Wood has become a steering member of the Hydrogen Council, a global initiative encouraging uptake of the low carbon fuel.
Oil and gas chiefs recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Two oil and gas chiefs have been recognised for their contributions to industry in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List.
Wood CEO predicts ‘turbulence’ ahead for key markets
The boss of Wood expects more “turbulence” ahead for markets served by the global engineering and consultancy.
Wood makes £160m cost savings, increases renewables work during Covid-19 crisis
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood has announced multi-million pound cost savings and an increased renewable energy contracts since the start of 2020.
Wood targets 40% reduction in emissions by 2030
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood has announced targets to reduce its direct and indirect emissions by 40% by 2030.
Wood says ‘employee reductions are being made’ in response to coronavirus
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood has said “employee reductions are being made” in order to tackle the effect of the coronavirus outbreak.
Wood boss in bullish mood despite global financial market woes
Wood chief executive Robin Watson was in bullish mood about future prospects for the global engineering and consultancy company after a sharp increase in profits.
Profit jump comes alongside revenue drop for Wood in 2019
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood has reported a profit jump in its full year results for 2019.
Wood shares climb on prediction of increase to annual earnings
Shares in Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood climbed this morning as at predicted a surge in its annual earnings.
Wood appoints new CEO for Americas business
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood has appointed a new chief executive for its Americas business.
Wood expecting ‘significant growth’ thanks to activity both east and west
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood has announced it is expecting "significant growth" thanks to increased work in the eastern hemisphere and North America.
Diversification strategy is paying off for Wood
Wood chief executive Robin Watson said yesterday the Aberdeen-based energy service giant was successfully “broadening” its business and becoming less reliant on offshore oil and gas projects.
Wood cancels decision to boost CEO’s bonus scheme
Energy services firm Wood has decided to cancel a decision to boost CEO Robin Watson’s bonus pay scheme.