STATS Group, a prominent pipeline company, has recently announced the appointment of Angus Bowie to the newly established position of chief technology officer. This appointment is part of the company’s strategic efforts to promote innovation and enhance product development initiatives within the organization. In his new role, Bowie will be responsible for leading global innovation efforts and closely collaborating with the company’s engineering director, Doug Krokosz.
With a wealth of experience as a design engineer at STATS Group spanning over two decades, Bowie has played a crucial role in the company’s success. He is credited with numerous patents and is the mastermind behind groundbreaking technologies such as STATS’ BISEP technology, which has revolutionized the hot tapping and line stop isolation market.
Speaking on the appointment, chief executive Stephen Rawlinson expressed his confidence in Bowie’s ability to drive the company’s growth strategy through innovation. He emphasized the significance of innovation as a fundamental element of the company’s strategy, aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges within the pipeline industry.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Bowie highlighted his commitment to developing client-centric solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. He emphasized the importance of listening to clients and leveraging innovative technical solutions to address their pipeline challenges, thereby solidifying the company’s position as an industry leader.
Having joined STATS Group in 2003, Bowie has held various key positions within the company and has been based in Abu Dhabi since 2012, where he previously served as technical director and most recently as the regional director for the Middle East.
STATS Group, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co, offers specialized engineering services for the maintenance, integrity, and repair of oil and gas installations and infrastructure. With headquarters in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, the company operates globally, with bases in Edmonton, Houston, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Qatar, Kuala Lumpur, and Perth, Australia.
The appointment of Angus Bowie as the chief technology officer marks a significant step for STATS Group as it continues to drive innovation and push the boundaries of technology in the pipeline industry. With Bowie at the helm of global development initiatives, the company is positioned to further its leadership in delivering cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving needs of the energy infrastructure sector.