High voltage engineering specialist EDS HV Group has named Ryan Henderson as its new managing director, effective on 1 January.
Henderson has worked in the energy sector for over 28 years, and entered the renewables sector seven years ago. He has been with EDS for the last five years.
He spent two years working for Vattenfall and EDF immediately prior to joining EDS, having worked for over 20 years at Northern Ireland Electricity before that.
Current MD and founder of EDS Ken Ritson will take up a new role as a non-executive director.
Henderson and Ritson will work closely together during the rest of 2019 to ensure a smooth transition, EDS said.
Ritson said: “This is not a decision I have taken lightly and after several months of planning, I now feel that this is the right time for the change to take place.
“I have no doubt whatsoever that Ryan is the best person to take up the position of managing director and I am confident that he will successfully lead EDS on the next stage of its journey.”
Henderson said: “I am thrilled to be taking up the position of managing director of EDS.
“With such an excellent reputation within the industry, they are a company that I am proud to work for.
“It is a great honour to take up the position and be given the opportunity to lead the company, especially at a time when the renewables sector is in such a great place.”
EDS is part of marine services company James Fisher and Sons.
James Fisher & Sons executive director Fergus Graham said: “I am delighted that Ryan is taking on this leadership role at such an exciting time for James Fisher as we grow our renewables businesses.
“The EDS acquisition has been a resounding success, and we are very pleased that Ken will be staying with the group and helping to shape our future in the renewables market.”