Ex-stirling Council chief steps into Glasgow technology scene

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Former chief executive of Stirling Council Stewart Carruth has joined as operations director, while ex-hewlett Packard software engineer Jack Slater has become head of technology. Carruth, who has a postgraduate diploma in housing and more than ten years’ experience working in the public sector, was responsible for negotiating the City Region Deal at the council as well as securing a deal to implement digital infrastructure across Stirling. Slater, who will be responsible for developing the technical aspect of the business, is completing a PHD in data science and condition monitoring. He joins from Glasgow Caledonian University, where he was instrumental in developing an Internet of Things system to enable predictive maintenance within electricity power generation stations for Doble Engineering. Dane Ralston, founder and MD of iopt, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Stewart and Jack to the team. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise which will strengthen operations and help us to realise our ambitious plans for growth.” Meanwhile former summer intern Lewis Forster has also joined the firm as data scientist, following his graduation from Glasgow University with a BSC (Hons) in mathematics and statistics.

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Bringing extensive experience in software testing sales, Baderia will have a primary focus on financial services and asset management, thanks to her expertise in those sectors.

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He joins after three years with Stagecoach Group as finance director, Scotland, including a period as MD of the East Scotland bus operation. Oakey’s extensive career spans the oil and gas and transport industries, and he has managed operations around the world, including in Trinidad, Tanzania and Texas.

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Allan has joined from American multinational corporation Halliburton, where he spent 28 years working his way up through the slickline division.

Glasgow tech company iopt has strengthened its team with two senior appointments. Bellshill-headquartered Edge Testing Solutions has appointed Poorva Baderia as business development manager, following the addition of two financial sector clients to its roster.

Global oilfield services firm RMEC has appointed an oil and gas industry veteran Vic Allan to boost its operations as it prepares for its next stage of international growth.

Aberdeen Harbour Board has appointed Jon Oakey as finance and business services director.