Aurora Energy Services has strengthened its board with the appointment of utilities and infrastructure leader Pauline Walsh as a non-executive director.
The Inverness-headquartered renewable energy firm said Ms Walsh’s appointment will support its governance, strategic development and operational expertise as it continues to grow across international markets.
Ms Walsh brings more than 35 years of senior leadership experience across the utilities and infrastructure sectors.
She previously served as chief executive of Affinity Water, the UK’s largest water-only supplier, and was also chief executive of Fred Olsen Ltd.
Aurora said her experience leading major businesses in highly regulated and operationally demanding environments will provide valuable insight as the company expands its renewable energy and industrial services operations.
The company has also appointed Ronnie Bonnar, an offshore wind specialist and former chair of Scottish Renewables, as an advisor to the board.
Launched in June 2022, Aurora Energy Services supports the transition to net zero across areas including onshore and offshore wind, hydropower, telecoms, infrastructure and waste-to-energy.
The business also provides services to the oil and gas sector and now employs 750 people across Scotland, Australia, North America and South America.
Aurora said the board appointments will help support its next stage of growth as it continues to develop its capabilities in the renewable energy sector.
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Doug Duguid, chief executive officer of Aurora Energy Services, said: "Pauline is an outstanding appointment for Aurora and will add gravitas to our existing team through her board-level governance experience and strategic planning oversight.
"She has led major infrastructure and utility businesses operating in highly regulated and operationally demanding environments, and that background is highly relevant to Aurora as we continue to grow our footprint across the renewable energy and industrial services sectors in UK and international markets."
Pauline Walsh said: "Aurora has built an impressive business with strong technical capability, talented leadership and a clear strategic direction aligned to the energy transition.
"Doug and the executive team have decades of experience in the oil and gas sector and a strong track record of developing successful companies with international reach.
"I am looking forward to supporting them in realising Aurora’s potential through a combination of organic and acquisitional growth."
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