Bob MacDonald, CEO of Wood Group Kenny (WGK), has been elected to the council of the Society of Underwater Technology (SUT). As part of the council, MacDonald will help steer the direction of the SUT to support the future success of the global subsea industry and promote understanding of the underwater environment.
With more than 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, MacDonald joined WGK in 2003 having previously worked in various subsea sector roles across Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America. MacDonald has held a number of positions in WGK, including operations director and regional director for the North Sea before becoming CEO in 2015.
“It is an honor to be elected to the SUT council and form part of the future of this society, which has brought together organizations and individuals with a common interest for the past 50 years,” said MacDonald. “I look forward to bringing my experience in the subsea sector to the table, to support the SUT.”
As a member of the organization for 15 years, MacDonald also recently celebrated his first anniversary as an SUT Fellow.