Ex-tullow Oil leader takes the helm at Neptune Energy UK

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She joins Neptune from Tullow Oil, where she most recently held the position of head of exploration, development and commercial for Ghana. Thomas has 18 years’ experience in the oil and gas sector and a strong academic background. She started her career with assignments in both Shell and Equinor before joining Tullow as a result of its acquisition of the Vattenfall assets in 2011. She has a PHD in applied fluids dynamics and a first class master of physics with honours from the University of Edinburgh. Jim House, CEO of Neptune, said: “With our Seagull project progressing well, pending appraisals of exploration programs at both Isabella and Glengorm and development opportunities at Cygnus, we are entering an important period of growth in the UK. Alexandra has a good understanding of the UK’S oil and gas sector and a proven track record of working successfully with partners.”

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Claire Probert has been promoted to director within the forensic investigation team. She joined Grant Thornton in 2015, following almost 15 years working in forensic for a “Big Four” firm. In the restructuring team, Julie Tait has been promoted to director, using her 20 years of corporate and personal insolvency experience. Meanwhile Julie Dallas, who has been with Grant Thornton since 2018, has been promoted to manager, and the firm has welcomed Andrew Turton, who joins as an assistant manager from PWC.

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She joins from the banking and finance team at Brodies having previously worked at Royal Bank of Scotland. Amy will help develop Burges Salmon’s Scottish Banking practice, with particular focus on financial restructurings, leveraged finance, real estate finance and corporate lending.

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With a remit to expand on the operations side of the business, Burton brings 25 years of experience in venue operations, events and hospitality.

Business advisory firm Grant Thornton has announced a raft of senior promotions and new hires in its Scottish restructuring and forensic investigations teams, taking the headcount to 20 specialists across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Edinburgh events venue The Hub has appointed Andrew Burton as director of hospitality, events and facilities.

Neptune Energy has appointed Alexandra Thomas as UK managing director, to be based in Aberdeen.

Burges Salmon continues to grow in Scotland as Amy Mcvey joins the firm’s banking team as director.