Aggreko Plc
AGK:LN
Overview
Company Profile
Aggreko is a global provider of rental power, temperature control and compressed air systems. It operates in over 120 locations in 28 countries worldwide.
Classification
Financials
Corporate
Board of Directors
Ken Hanna
Chairman
Ken has international experience, bringing financial and leadership expertise to Aggreko. He possesses knowledge of many different business sectors and is an experienced senior executive and leader, promoting robust debate and a culture of openness in the Boardroom. Ken is also currently Chairman of Inchcape Plc and Chairman of Shooting Star CHASE Charity. Until 2009, Ken spent five years as Chief Financial Officer of Cadbury Plc. He has also held positions as Operating Partner for Compass Partners, Group Chief Executive at Dalgety Plc, Group Finance Director of United Distillers Plc, Group Finance Director of Avis Europe Plc and Non-executive Director and Audit Committee Chairman of Tesco Plc .
Chris Weston
Chief Executive Officer and Interim MD Power Solutions
Chris has experience at a senior level in the energy industry, proven leadership skills in a large international business and has consistently succeeded in driving performance and growth in his career. Prior to his appointment in January 2015, Chris was Managing Director, International Downstream at Centrica plc, where he was the Executive Director responsible for the Group\'s largest division. In this role Chris was operationally responsible for both British Gas in the UK and Direct Energy in the USA. He joined Centrica in 2001 after a successful career in the telecoms industry, working for both Cable & Wireless and One.Tel. Before that, Chris served in the Royal Artillery. He has a BSc in Applied Science, as well as an MBA and PhD from Imperial College London.
Carole Cran
Chief Financial Officer
Carole has corporate finance and accounting experience acquired over a number of years in senior financial roles with considerable exposure to emerging markets. Carole was appointed to the Board as Chief Financial Officer on 1 June 2014, following her appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer on 24 April 2014. Having joined Aggreko in 2004, previous roles include Group Financial Controller and Director of Finance. A key member of the senior management team, Carole has worked to align financial strategies with the strategic direction of the business. Prior to joining Aggreko, Carole spent seven years at BAE Systems, in a range of senior financial positions, including four years in Australia. Carole is also a chartered accountant, having trained at KPMG whilst working in their audit divisions in the UK and Australia.
Debajit Das
Director, Asia
Debajit brings experience of the energy sector, particularly in the Asia Pacific market. Debajit joined Aggreko in 2006 following the merger with GE Rentals, where he held a variety of leadership positions in their energy business for 10 years, including small power generation sales, energy services, Six Sigma and major events. Debajit has held several key senior management positions at Aggreko; he was initially appointed to lead our Major Events business before being appointed as the Managing Director of the Asia business unit in 2009. In January 2013, Debajit added the Australia Pacific business to his responsibilities and was appointed as Regional Director for Asia Pacific.
Asterios Satrazemis
President, Rental Solutions
Asterios has international experience in the equipment rental and services sectors with a record of sustainable growth across a global business. He joined Aggreko in 2008 and has acquired considerable experience from senior leadership positions across the Group; initially as Vice-President of Aggreko North America’s northern business unit; in 2010, he relocated to Australia to take up the position of Managing Director for Australia Pacific; and was most recently appointed as Regional Director for the Americas in January 2013. Prior to Aggreko, Asterios spent 10 years at United Rentals, in a range of senior roles including operations and mergers and acquisitions.
Russell King
Senior Independent Director
Russell brings international experience, acquired across a number of sectors including mining and chemicals, together with strong experience in strategy. An experienced Non-executive Director, Russell currently sits on the Board of Spectris Plc and is Chairman of Hummingbird Resources plc. He has recently been appointed as Chairman of Sepura plc and Non-executive Director of Interserve plc. He is also a senior adviser to Heidrick & Struggles. Prior to this, Russell spent eight years at Anglo American Plc, latterly as Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to this, he spent 20 years in senior roles at ICI.