28/11/2024
Forth Ports appoints new Chief Financial Officer
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart MacGregor as our new Chief Financial Officer and member of the main board, effective 9th December 2024.
Stuart brings a wealth of expertise to the role, with a career spanning over 30 years in the international drinks and UK house building sectors, in financial leadership, strategic business transformation, commercial and operational excellence. Most recently, as Chief Executive Officer at Stewart Milne Group, he led the business through significant strategic initiatives, driving both growth and operational performance.
Prior to that, he held senior financial leadership roles at both Stewart Milne, including the role of Chief Financial Officer, and Heineken based in Europe. Stuart is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
Stuart will report directly to our Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Wallace who said, “With a proven ability to align financial strategy with business ambitions, Stuart’s financial and executive director leadership will be pivotal as we continue to evolve as a business, positioning Forth Ports for continued sustainable growth and long-term success. I am confident that Stuart will not only strengthen our executive team but also bring significant strategic insight and value to the main board and we look forward to him joining the business in December.”
Stuart MacGregor said “I am thrilled to be joining Forth Ports at this exciting time for the business. This is a growing company with strong ambitions in sectors that are critical to the Scottish and UK economies. I look forward to playing my part in its future success.”
Forth Ports remains committed to achieving a Net Zero carbon operation by 2042, supported by our partnerships with Thames Freeport and Forth Green Freeport, which aim to accelerate the drive to Net Zero across the country.
Please join all of us at Forth Ports in wishing Stuart every success in his new role.