‘Her leadership has been key to our success’ Achi-News

Ms Cran, who joined the company from Aggreko as chief financial officer in 2017, will leave in November after completing the group’s annual business planning process. The search for her successor is now underway.

Ms Cran’s departure was announced as Forth Ports said it had appointed Paul Dale as chief operating officer, expanding his role across the group, which owns and operates eight UK commercial ports. These include six on the Firth of Forth – Leith, Grangemouth, Rosyth, Methil, Burntisland and Kirkcaldy – as well as Dundee on the Firth of Tay and Tilbury on the Thames.

Mr Dale originally joined Forth Ports aged 19 as a marine operator in 1989, and is currently asset and site director for the Port of Tilbury.

Forth said that in addition to his current responsibilities at Tilbury, Mr Dale will be tasked with driving operational excellence across the group, leading the transformation of its infrastructure and technology, and overseeing its marine, engineering and safety functions. .

Mr Wallace said: “Paul Dale is a very experienced port professional and has already been instrumental in our growth and success at Tilbury. I am confident that as we embark on this next stage in the development of Forth Ports, he will be an even stronger member of the group’s executive team, helping us to demonstrate strength of character and deliver excellence across the business.

“I want to express my deep gratitude to Carole for her outstanding contributions during her time at Forth Ports and wish her every success as she embarks on the next chapter in her very successful career. Her leadership and strategic vision have been key to our success during her time here. She has encouraged us all to think differently and has contributed significantly to the culture of the organisation. Carole will be greatly missed by everyone here.”