Jon Oakey, chief financial officer, at Port Aberdeen will retire this year, bringing to a close more than 35 years in senior finance and operational leadership roles.
Jon joined the port in 2019 and played a pivotal role in the financing and governance of the £420million Aberdeen South Harbour expansion – one of the UK’s largest marine infrastructure projects. Under his financial stewardship, Port of Aberdeen achieved record turnover of £50.7million and an operating profit of £24.5million in 2024, while also navigating a more challenging trading environment recently.
Before joining Port of Aberdeen, Jon was finance director, Scotland for Stagecoach Group and served as managing director of the East Scotland bus operator. He has also held senior roles in Bristow Helicopters and several oil and gas service companies, managing complex operations around the world.
Jon was shortlisted for CFO of the Year at the inaugural Finance and Business Accountancy Awards in Aberdeen in 2025. He is a Board Member of ETZ Ltd and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Jon Oakey said: “After a long career in oil and gas related industries, it was appropriate that I landed at the Port of Aberdeen for my final full-time role, as the Port is crucial in its support for the industry, while also being at the centre of the Aberdeen City and Shire business community. My time at the Port has been one I will always value as it saw the successful completion of a vital element of the Port's future to ensure its continued importance to the local community for a further 900 years. I look forward to maintaining my links with the City and Shire, though hopefully at a more relaxed pace”
Roy Buchan, chair, Port of Aberdeen, said: “Jon and I both joined Port of Aberdeen’s board in 2019, and I’ve seen first-hand the importance of his astute financial stewardship for the organisation. He quickly established the trust and respect of the board, and his ideas, experience, and delivery have been crucial during this complex and demanding period.”
Bob Sanguinetti DL, chief executive, Port of Aberdeen, said: “Jon has made a significant contribution to the success of Port of Aberdeen, most notably steering our finances through the pandemic and the completion of South Harbour. I have truly valued my time working with Jon and he’ll leave with my best wishes for the future.”
The process of recruiting Jon’s successor will begin shortly and information on the CFO role will be available at portofaberdeen.co.uk.