Dr Derek Mathieson appointed as Chair of Novosound

Motherwell based Novosound, developer of innovative ultrasound sensors for use in industrial non-destructive testing, has appointed Dr Derek Mathieson as its Chair.

Derek brings extensive experience to the role having held senior positions with Welldynamics, Shell and Wood Group and most recently with Baker Hughes where he was Chief Marketing and Technology Officer, based in Houston, Texas.

Michael Dickson commented “All of us at FWB Park Brown are delighted to have worked with such an exciting and innovative brand in Novosound on this crucial appointment for Chair of the Board. Working across all of our offices we engaged with a targeted group of exceptional prospective Chair’s across all of Novosound’s key markets and industries, and we are delighted with the resulting appointment of Dr Derek Mathieson. Derek  has a Ph.D. in micro electro-mechanical systems. an honorary doctorate in engineering from Heriot-Watt University, is a chartered engineer with the United Kingdom Engineering Council and a member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology. Derek’s decades of experience as a senior leader in the oil and gas industry as well as his exceptional strategic leadership and mentoring skills made him a real stand out candidate and we wish him and Novosound every success in their next phase of growth.”

For a full press release on Derek’s appointment please click here.