Forth Green Freeport (FGF) has named Sarah Murray as its inaugural chief executive, marking a pivotal step for the public/private consortium launched last month with a focus on sectors like offshore wind, hydrogen, sustainable fuels, modular manufacturing, and logistics. The initiative aims to drive the re-industrialisation of Central Scotland and foster large-scale economic regeneration over the next decade.
Susan Rice, Chair of Forth Green Freeport, emphasized the significance of Murray's appointment: “The position of CEO of Forth Green Freeport is core to our success. We conducted a robust recruitment process to ensure that we got the right person for the job and we're thrilled to have appointed Sarah. She brings with her a host of qualities and professional experience which are vital for the role.”
Murray, who will assume her role on 27 August, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity: “This is an exciting opportunity for me personally and for Scotland to deliver significant economic and environmental benefits, both nationally and for local communities. Throughout my career, I have gained a wealth of experience in working with multilayered partnerships and understand the importance of good, transparent stakeholder engagement. I am looking forward to getting started in August and to begin building on the excellent start that the consortium has already made.”
Under Murray's leadership, FGF is developing its Final Business Case, slated for submission to the Scottish and UK Governments later this summer, outlining its strategic plans for sustainable growth and community development in the region.
