Bob was previously Chief Executive Officer of the Specialist Technology Solutions (STS) business for Wood, a global leader in energy projects. Bob has nearly thirty years’ experience covering multiple sectors across the energy transition and industrial markets. He is a Chartered Engineer & Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), a Fellow & Council Member of the Society of Underwater Technology (SUT) and has been involved with the government initiative ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ (DYW) since its inception.
Bob MacDonald
Aberdeen-based EC-OG was founded in 2013 with the purpose of delivering clean energy technologies. EC-OG manufactures innovative energy storage and management technologies that provide cost-effective, low carbon solutions across multiple sectors. Its Halo system, a modular and scalable battery storage solution and gateway for renewable energy provides a reliable, uninterrupted power supply predominantly for seabed use. The system can be used as a temporary, permanent, or back-up electrical power solution at a fraction of the cost of alternatives.
Richard Knox, Managing Director at EC-OG said: “The Coronavirus crisis has underlined how important sustainability will be to the future of the energy industry. EC-OG manufactures world-leading energy management products that will help the industry reduce its carbon footprint. The business is now poised for a period of rapid growth and the appointment of Bob as Chairman, with a strong track record of diversifying and internationalising businesses on a global scale, will be a great catalyst to accelerate the ambitions of our business.”
Bob MacDonald said: “EC-OG’s target market within energy transition will grow exponentially over the next few years, driven by demands from regulators and public sentiment. EC-OG have excellent products, a great team and an impressive track record. I’m thrilled to be able to bring my experience to the business at this exciting time in its development.”
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