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ICR Integrity (ICR) has announced the appointment of Gemma Neal as Head of Marketing and Communications.

In Gemma’s new role, she will implement a comprehensive group-wide global strategy to support ICR globally while also driving its initiatives in the energy transition.

Holding over 18 years of strategic marketing and communications experience, Gemma has worked across multiple sectors including, renewable energy, oil and gas, marine, hospitality, education, and media.  Latterly Head of Marketing at Vysus Group, she led the global rebranding from Lloyd’s Register Energy and worked across the business to support international business streams.

Gemma’s multi-industry experience fits the company’s growth aspirations in core markets including green energy, oil and gas, defence, nuclear, process industries, power, utilities and infrastructure.

Commenting on her appointment, Gemma said: “I’m delighted to join ICR at this pivotal time for the company’s growth. The delivery of engaging marketing and corporate communications has never been so important and will contribute greatly to the value of the business. I am excited to be part of further successes for the company in 2023.”

With over 30 years of experience in providing innovative solutions for a range of industries worldwide, ICR offers clients world-class repair and integrity solutions providing carbon efficiencies and greater asset uptime and reliability, while saving time and cost compared to traditional repair methods.

Alan McQuade, Group Managing Director, added: “I’m delighted to welcome Gemma to ICR. Her many years of knowledge and experience will help shape the ICR brand and extend our foothold into new markets and locations around the world. She has exactly the right approach and drive required to aid our overarching ambitions and shape the wider marketing strategy of the group.

The company operates in global locations including Europe, MENA, Australia, ASEAN and North America.

Gemma Neal, Head of Marketing & Communications
ICR Integrity (ICR), technology enabled provider of specialist maintenance, inspection and integrity solutions, has announced the appointment of Ross McHardy as Group Director.

Ross’ appointment will focus on supporting the global growth and diversification of ICR’s repair and maintenance business.  He brings a strong technical track record and range of experience in senior roles for a number of oil and gas operators including TAQA, EnQuest and latterly at service company EnerMech, where he headed up the Europe and Africa businesses.  His cross-sector knowledge will reinforce ICR’s exciting and ambitious growth plans including  working extensively with our key partners globally.  

Commenting on his appointment, Ross said:

“I’m delighted to join ICR at a time of growth and diversification for the company – my experience ranges from engineering and integrity, through to projects, asset management and business leadership which will bolster the  strong diverse team we have at ICR.   It’s an exciting time for the company and I’m looking forward to further successes in 2023.”

With over 30 years of experience in providing innovative solutions for a range of industries worldwide, ICR offers clients world class repair and integrity solutions providing greater asset uptime and reliability, while saving time and cost compared to traditional repair methods. In 2022 the company significantly increased it’s global headcount and posted end of year results showing a 12% increase in earnings.

Jim Beveridge, CEO, added:

“I’m thrilled to welcome Ross to ICR and the senior leadership team. His strong track record and wealth of knowledge will further strengthen our portfolio as we continue to support clients with extensive cross-sector knowledge and multi-skilled teams in power generation, renewables, oil and gas, utilities and defence industries.  Our established repair and maintenance division provides clients with world class solutions resulting in greater asset uptime and reliability, while saving time and cost compared to traditional methods. Through our investment in new technology, we are committed to playing our part in energy transition, helping clients reduce their carbon emissions”.

The company operates in global locations including Europe, MENA, Australia, ASEAN and North America.

Ross McHardy
New Group Director – Ross McHardy