RBG Strengthens Team With CNNS Director Appointment

RBG, a provider of assess, inspect and repair (AIR) services to the global energy industry that was recently acquired by Stork Technical Services, has appointed John Kelly to the newly created role of Central and Northern North Sea (CNNS) operations director.

Mr Kelly is responsible for leading operational activity across the CNNS (UK) region and ensuring RBG delivers a quality service, whilst maintaining the highest HSEQ standards. The role provides an enhanced operational focus for both onshore and offshore activity throughout the CNNS, which is a significant growth area for RBG.

With more than 25 years experience in the oil and gas industry, Mr Kelly joins RBG from Wood Group PSN where he previously served as international operations manager. He has a wide range of experience in operational and project management positions and has delivered major projects across the UKCS, Cameroon and Algeria.

Dave Workman, CEO, RBG, said: “I am very pleased to welcome John to the management team. The wealth of experience he brings, from working both in the UK and abroad, will be invaluable in ensuring our CNNS operations continue to achieve the highest standards in safety, quality and service delivery.

“The CNNS is a significant growth area for RBG and we have experienced heightened demand for our integrated services in the past few years. I am confident John’s operational and project management expertise and knowledge will serve the company well as we increase our activity across the region.”

Mr Kelly, said: “Joining RBG at this time is an exciting opportunity and the acquisition by Stork Technical Services will open up new opportunities for us. We are looking to significantly increase our activity across the CNNS and I look forward to working with the UK operations team to delivering the highest possible operational standards to our current and future clients.”