More information on the roles, which are appointed by Scottish Ministers, is available on the Public Appointments for Scotland website.

The closing date for applications is 14 February 2022 and successful candidates will join the board from May 2022.

Alistair and John were appointed in June 2020 as part of the first board of directors after the shipyard was taken into public ownership.  They will leave in April 2022.

Alistair Mackenzie, outgoing Chair of the board at Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow), said:

“I have decided for personal reasons that now is the right time to stand down.  I have been proud to serve on the board of Ferguson Marine, supporting the business during a highly challenging period as it recovered from administration and through a transformation programme.  Working with the wider board and senior management team, significant progress has been made to improve governance, processes and systems and to strengthen the workforce. 

“I would like to thank John Hudson as he departs, as well as the wider Board and shipyard workforce, for their commitment and support during the last 18 months.  With the arrival of a new CEO, and three new board members in the coming months, I am sure the shipyard will continue to strengthen.”

The new board appointments will follow the arrival of a new chief executive officer.  David Tydeman is set to take the helm at the shipyard on 1 February.  Tim Hair, turnaround director, who has been leading the business since August 2019, will leave on 11 February following a short handover period with the new CEO.