Nicholas Scott-Gray has been appointed as the head of UK-based Montrose Port Authority (MPA) – bringing with him more than 26 years’ experience within the port and shipping sectors.
He brings with him over 26 years of experience within the port and shipping sectors, said a statement.
Scott-Gray was most recently the business development manager at Forth Ports Ltd where he successfully developed the company’s commercial strategy for the development of the ports under its umbrella.
Prior to that he also served as the port manager at Leith and Grangemouth, while also having held a number of prominent roles in the shipping and marine logistics industry.
Scott-Gray (48) has succeeded John Paterson, who held the chief executive position for nine years.
Paterson oversaw an increase in turnover at the Angus port from £2.4 million ($3.5 million) to £4.8 million ($7.1 million). The annual tonnage of shipping at MPA exceeded two million tonnes for the first time in 2014, and the numbers of oil and gas vessels using the port has more than doubled since 2011, further added a statement.
Scott-Gray said: “I am delighted to be taking over the helm at MPA at a time when it is enjoying strong growth and where it is now firmly established as an important North Sea shipping and logistics hub.”
“I am looking forward to the challenge of continuing this expansion so as bring further economic benefits to Montrose and the local economy,” he added.
Nick Bradford, chairman of MPA, said: “Scott-Gray brings the experience and knowledge necessary to ensure Montrose builds upon its position as one of Scotland’s leading ports.”