Trevor Garlick OBE, a veteran of the UK’s energy industry with over 40 years’ experience of working in the North Sea, has been appointed to succeed Sir Ian Wood as Chair of Energy Transition Zone Ltd (ETZ).
Mr Garlick spent most of his career with BP, latterly as Regional President of Uk and Norway between before retiring in 2016. Since then, he has held a number of different roles spanning the energy sector including five years as a Non- Executive Director of Serica Energy (2018-2023), Chair of ONE Energy and Vice Chair of the Net Zero Technology Centre (both 2017-2021) and served as Vice Chair of ETZ Ltd since its establishment in 2021. He was awarded an OBE in 2016 for services to the oil and gas industry.
ETZ Ltd is responsible for spearheading North East Scotland’s energy transition with a clear focus on ensuring the region remains a global leader in energy excellence, with a world-class supply chain, pioneering low carbon projects, an upskilled workforce and a thriving economy.
ETZ Ltd’s activity to date has unlocked £80 million investment in the five years since its creation, working with public, private and academic delivery partners. It delivers region-wide, targeted supply chain support programmes and is taking forward the phased development of the Energy Transition Zone, a world class supply chain hub adjacent to the new £420 million Aberdeen South Harbour, with newly created transformational facilities supporting floating offshore wind, innovation and skills.
Trevor Garlick, Chair of ETZ Ltd, said: “It is a huge privilege to be appointed Chair of this great organisation, and I know I have big shoes to fill in succeeding Sir Ian, one of Scotland's most influential industrialists, philanthropists and public servants.
“Few have left a greater imprint on Aberdeen than Sir Ian, a man who understood the north-east supply chain was not simply there to serve the industry but was one of the region’s great strengths in its own right: a source of innovation, skills, exports and long-term economic opportunity.
“It was this belief and determination that led to the establishment of Energy Transition Zone Ltd, a recognition of the need for this city and region to keep adapting, investing in its people, industries and future.
“I intend to lead ETZ Ltd in that same spirit and with our talented team, expertly led by our Chief Executive Maggie McGinlay, we will continue to make the interventions necessary to secure this region’s position as a globally recognised hub of energy excellence.”