Texo boosts leadership team with new appointment

ENERGY service firm Texo Group has hired a new head of finance.

Karen Laing has joined from logistics firm Peterson, where she spent more than two years.

Ms Laing’s career, spanning more than 20 years, also includes spells at ARR Craib Transport, waste management firm Augean and Swire Oilfield Services.

Chris Smith, Texo Group managing director said: “We are pleased to have recruited someone of Karen’s calibre to be head of finance operations of Texo Group.

“She is a hands-on professional in her field and has the right skills to support the direction of the management team as we meet the challenges of the current environment and for when the energy industry returns to growth.”