Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has appointed Iain Middleton to the newly created role of commercial manager.

In a 30-year career within the oil and gas sector, mainly with Shell, Middleton was responsible for the commercial strategy, planning and execution of a number of onshore and offshore brownfield, decommissioning and greenfield projects.

ESS managing director, Mike Wilson, said: “Iain’s supply chain experience and track record of working at a senior level for a corporate major will introduce new skills and greatly improve our procedures and ways of doing business. His appointment is one of a number that are in the pipeline as ESS moves towards a new phase of organic growth and product development.”

Iain Middleton added: “ESS is a positive example of a business which has bridged the gap between the traditional oil and gas sector and the fast-emerging renewables market. I am looking forward to being part of the team which drives the business on to the next phase of growth and further success.”