XLCC, the UK-based high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable manufacturer and installer, has appointed Ian Douglas as chief executive. Ian will be pivotal to XLCC’s growth as it looks to play a crucial role in enabling energy transition through improved trans-national power transmission.
The appointment takes XLCC into the next phase of its evolution, the development of its world-leading HVDC cable facility at Hunterston on the west coast of Scotland. This will create an organisation with the resources to manufacture and install subsea cable globally. Ian will also have a keen focus on strengthening the development pipeline, building on the successful relationship with Xlinks, the company behind the Morocco-UK power project.
With more than 20 years in leadership positions in the subsea cable industry, Ian has built a number of successful companies, delivering major projects and a range of successful corporate transactions. Ian joins XLCC from Global Marine Group, a leader in the subsea engineering sector where he was chief executive for more than a decade.
“I am delighted to be joining XLCC to guide the team through a significant period of growth and evolution,” said Ian.
“As the business continues to build and serve clients as a leading manufacturer and operator, I am ready and eager to be at the forefront. The UK’s pivotal role in the global energy transition will be vital to the country’s future economic prosperity.
“XLCC, along with other companies leading the way in this arena, will create a significant number of new highly-skilled design, engineering and construction jobs.”
Project director at XLCC Alan Mathers said: “Ian’s impressive experience will be vital in taking XLCC to the next level. We look forward to working with him as we grow our client and community interactions. Ian’s extensive knowledge and passion for the sector will allow the business to transform the sector as we know it.”