Exclusive: Energy Transition Zone proposed by Sir Ian Wood appoints CEO

Exclusive: Energy Transition Zone proposed by Sir Ian Wood appoints CEO

A new company tasked with realising Sir Ian Wood's vision of an Energy Transition Zone in the south of Aberdeen has found its CEO.

Maggie McGinlay, a veteran of Scottish Enterprise and Opportunity North East (ONE), will lead the non-profit firm spearheading the development, aimed at establishing Aberdeen as “an all-energy capital of Europe”.

Formerly director of energy at Scottish Enterprise, Ms McGinlay spent 20 years at the Scottish Government economic development body, leading initiatives including the Energy Jobs Taskforce.