The Aberdeen-based battery systems provider, Verlume, has appointed Andy Martin to the new role of chief commercial officer, where he will be responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies across the underwater, offshore and onshore sectors. The company has strengthened the management team with the aim of leading the business towards capitalising on the growing energy transition opportunities, particularly in offshore wind.Mr. Martin joins from the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult where he was business development lead for the operational performance directorate. Within the wider leadership team, Paul Slorach moves to the role of chief technology officer, following around eight years managing Verlume’s business development activities. Jonny Moroney moves from his current role of operations director, following almost eight years of operational and project management experience at Verlume, to chief operating officer. Mr. Moroney will manage organisational operations in line with Verlume’s growth strategy, co-ordinating all business functions. Richard Knox takes the new title of chief executive officer, previously being managing director of Verlume. Mr. Knox’s primary duties remain the same.
