The UK’s top energy port and Wales’ busiest port, Milford Haven, have announced the appointment of Dr. Siân George as their new chair.
Appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport, Siân took over the role on June 22 at the South Wales port, which handles around 20% of Britain’s seaborne trade in oil and gas.
Siân brings a wealth of board-level experience with a notable maritime, energy, and safety focus. She is particularly recognized for her experience and knowledge of the marine renewables sector, where she has been a strong voice for UK and European policy and regulatory reform, working with stakeholders to help secure over €300 million of public funding initiatives for the sector and overseeing an award-winning strategic vision for developing Europe’s marine energy resources. Siân has a strong reputation for fostering constructive stakeholder relationships and extensive experience working in safety-critical and highly regulated sectors.
She succeeds Dr. Chris Martin, who joined the port as Vice-Chair in 2012 and became Chair in 2017, overseeing key steps in the port’s development.
Dr. Siân George, Chair at the Port of Milford Haven, said,“I am delighted to join the Port of Milford Haven and look forward to working with the team to achieve our goals for the business and for the region. I am very much looking forward to building on the great work undertaken during Dr Chris Martin’s tenure and continuing to ensure the Port plays its part in creating a wealth of new opportunities for current and future generations.”
Tom Sawyer, Chief Executive at the Port of Milford Haven, said, “Siân joins us at an exciting time. We are making significant investments in our pilotage operations to ensure we keep delivering our Waterway customer’s needs, safely and effectively. We are also focused on expanding the influence Pembroke Port has within the FLOW, wave and tidal industries to become a key hub for green industrial growth. And, through our investment in Milford Waterfront and other areas of hospitality and tourism, we are strengthening Pembrokeshire’s reputation as a must visit destination for UK holidaymakers.”
