Alderley Group Appoints Chris McGeehan As New CEO

Alderley plc has appointed Chris McGeehan as chief executive officer (CEO). Chris will join the Alderley Board with immediate effect, bringing the total strength of the board to six. Chris joined Alderley in January 2010 as managing director of Alderley Systems Group. Within this role Chris was responsible for overseeing the regional operating companies of Alderley Systems Ltd, Alderley FZE, Alderley Dammam and Alderley Neftegas. As CEO he will oversee and report to the Board on all Group business. Alderley specialises in liquid and gas metering, produced water treatment packages and water injection systems.

Tony Shepherd, chairman of Alderley plc says: "Chris' new role as CEO is part of our strategy for the continued global development of the Alderley Group. He has been instrumental in driving forward our regional operations in the UK, Middle East and Russia. Chris will apply his experience and wealth of knowledge to oversee all Group business.

"The services we provide have been well received in the UK, Russia, Middle East and the Far East and as a result, they will be key growth areas for the company. Utilising his knowledge and implementing the frameworks applied to our regional subsidiaries, Chris will work with the Board to lead the progression of the organisation into new areas and markets."



Chris McGeehan, CEO, says: "The first half of 2011 has been an exceptionally busy period for the Group with the completion of major contracts in North Africa and we have successfully secured new projects in the Far East and Algeria. Our Middle East operations have also been particularly buoyant during 2011. This is expected to continue during 2011/12 with plans to expand our operations in these areas. I look forward to joining the Alderley Board and working with them to further expand and integrate our international subsidiaries."

Prior to joining Alderley, Chris held the position of chief operating officer of the profitable fabrication division of Sovereign Oilfield Services (Sovereign Fabrication Services). He joined that company following the acquisition of Caledonian Petroleum Services (CPS) where he was managing director and was responsible for leading the firm through a structured expansion from £3 million to £15 million over three years.