Wood Group appoints Robin Watson as new chief executive

Robin Watson will take up the post in January

Oil services firm Wood Group has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.

Robin Watson will take over in January, succeeding Bob Keiller who has decided to retire.

Chairman Ian Marchant said: "Robin has been with the Group since 2010, has more than 25 years' oil and gas industry experience and his appointment provides important continuity."

He was described as the "stand out candidate".