Scottish Engineering has appointed Kerrie Murray as its first ever North East-based president in more than 160 years of the organisation’s history. Murray, who is chief financial officer at Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm THREE60 Energy, was elected at the industry body’s recent annual meeting.
Murray becomes the 90th person to hold the presidency and the third consecutive woman in the role, reflecting the sector’s ongoing shift towards more diverse leadership. She will serve a two-year term, supported by ScottishPower Renewables’ UK and Ireland onshore construction and operations director Ross Galbraith as vice president.
In accepting the role, Murray described the appointment as an honour and a humbling responsibility, highlighting the legacy and calibre of the industry leaders who have gone before her. She stressed her pride not only on a personal level but also on behalf of her team and the wider engineering community she represents in the North East.
Murray is known for her commitment to mentoring both established professionals and the next generation, supporting pathways into engineering careers across Scotland. Her presidency comes at what Scottish Engineering describes as a pivotal moment for the sector, with significant challenges balanced by major opportunities in areas such as energy transition and advanced manufacturing.
Scottish Engineering chief executive Paul Sheerin praised Murray’s dedication and expertise, saying her leadership will help the organisation build on its long-standing role as a voice for the sector. He added that the appointments of Murray, Galbraith and immediate past president Bernie O’Neil underline the body’s tradition of drawing on experienced industry figures to steer its work.
