Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has announced several personnel changes to its board, including the appointment of Barry MacLeod, Managing Director at floating wind developer Flotation Energy. MacLeod is one of four new board hires, marking the industry's ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
MacLeod's appointment is seen as a reflection of OEUK's focus on expanding into renewables while continuing efforts to promote cleaner energy production. He is also recognized for his role in Flotation Energy, which is responsible for projects such as the Green Volt and Cenos Floating Offshore Wind Farms in the North Sea, as well as other offshore wind developments in England, Ireland, and the Asia Pacific region.
Doris Reiter, BP's Senior Vice President North Sea, will succeed Neil McCulloch as the new Operator and Developer Chair after serving as Vice Chair. She will be joined by Scott Barr, Managing Director UK Business Unit at Harbour Energy, who will take on the role of Operator and Developer Vice-Chair. Reiter emphasized the importance of collaboration within the sector, stating: “Connecting our intellect, innovation and diversity of experience will be our shared driving force as we continue delivering the homegrown energy the UK needs today – and I'm extremely enthusiastic about playing my part.”
In addition to MacLeod, Reiter, and Barr, other new board members include Diane Frachon, who leads early-stage technology investments at SLB, focusing on areas such as industrial decarbonisation and renewables, and David Whitehouse, CEO of OEUK, who thanked outgoing Chair Neil McCulloch for his contributions.
Whitehouse expressed confidence in the board's new appointments, saying: “On behalf of our Board, I'd like to thank Neil for his invaluable contribution. We look forward to continuing to benefit from Doris's significant input as she steps into her new role on the Board.” He added, “We welcome Luciano Vasquez, Nathan Morgan, Diane Frachon and Barry Macleod and look forward to benefiting from their experience and skills as we work together to shape the future of our energy system.”
The board changes come at a critical time for the energy sector, with Whitehouse noting the importance of the next six months in supporting the future of workers, communities, and the wider UK economy.
