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Park Brown International supports the appointment of new Subsea UK Chief Executive.

The industry body which represents the UK's subsea sector has appointed a new chief executive. Neil Gordon will take over the reins at Subsea UK at the beginning of July 2011.

Commenting on his appointment, Subsea UK chairman Bill Edgar said: "Neil brings a new dimension to Subsea UK. We are pleased to have secured someone who has direct subsea experience, firstly as a diver and latterly within the hyperbaric centre, but who also has diverse management experience outwith the subsea sector.

"We are confident that Neil will continue to build on Subsea UK's services to members and enhance the reputation of the sector at home and abroad.”

Mr Gordon who studied at the Aberdeen College of Commerce, then trained to become a commercial diver and spent eight years carrying out a number of diving assignments in both UK and Norweigen waters which involved new construction projects, pipeline surveys, welding and inspection with Oceaneering and other companies.

Currently general manager of the National Hyperbaric Centre in Aberdeen, Mr Gordon has over 20 years' management and business development experience, combined with over 10 years' subsea experience.

Mr Gordon added: "I am honoured to be joining such a well-respected and influential industry organisation. Over the years, I have been impressed by its rapid growth in size and stature and have the highest respect for both my predecessors. My initial aim will be to build on the successes achieved to date with a focus on delivering services that meet members' needs and promote the globalisation of the UK subsea industry.

Park Brown International supports growth of ambitious Independent E&P Company
 
Focusing on the need for proven functional experience, business acumen and alignment with our client’s entrepreneurial culture, Park Brown International took the lead in identifying, attracting and appointing experienced leaders with within the exploration, drilling and commercial disciplines.
 
Our client has extensive interests in the UK and Norwegian sectors of the North Sea. Listed on the Oslo stock exchange, the company comprises of a Group entity and operating companies based in Aberdeen and Oslo.  The company’s primary focus is to grow within these sectors, through increased production of its existing assets and new acquisitions.
 
Successful and well planned exploration and development programmes are therefore critical to our client’s growth strategy. The company wished to appoint individuals for the roles of Exploration Manager and Drilling Manager with the track record, credibility and experience to make a substantial contribution beyond the day to day functions typically associated with these roles.
 
Our client also sought to strengthen its Commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Commercial Manager to make a key contribution to the successful management of the company’s commercial interests within a portfolio of assets spanning exploration, development projects and production within the UKCS and Norwegian North Sea sectors.
 
Our focus in finding high calibre candidates for these pivotal roles in the company was to target experienced individuals who have already demonstrated the skills necessary to grow our client’s business. We concentrated on an entrepreneurial spirit which would fit with our client’s vision for the future. We sought people who would be attracted by the opportunity to play a significant role in growing the company and would flourish in a culture that believes in sharing the upside which comes from working hard to expand the company’s success.
 
Following a rigorous research process, target candidates were identified to provide strong short lists of individuals for each appointment. Working closely with our client we were able to appoint effective and experienced senior executives that will play a key role in the future success of this ambitious company.

Park Brown International is pleased to announce the successful completion of an international search assignment to appoint Asco Group's new Chief Executive of the Americas region.

Billy Allan, Asco Group's Chief Executive commented that "John Jordan's appointment is pivotal to Asco Group's continued growth in the region. John's experience and knowledge of the market will help us deliver sustained growth in the Americas and we are delighted that he has agreed to join the senior team."

Mr Jordan started his professional career with the Western Company in Houston, becoming President in 1991. During his tenure, the company was sold to BJ Services in 1995 for £320 million.

Since the sale of the Western Company, Mr Jordan has worked for several international oil services companies, most recently as Chief Executive of Energy Cranes International/Sparrows Offshore. Once again Mr Jordan led a management team in achieving successful revenue growth and eventual sale in 2008.

Stuart Cochrane, Managing Director of Park Brown International commented that "this assignment once again demonstrates that senior executive search in the Oil and Gas industry is a global exercise. As one of the leading executive search organisations focused on the Upstream industry, we complete assignments for clients at the very top level in every significant Oil and Gas province."