Robertson Joins Parsons Peebles as COO

Parsons Peebles, U.K., has appointed Graeme Robertson COO, effective Oct. 3, 2016. The company notes that this appointment strengthens its operational effectiveness as a leading electromechanical products and services provider.

Robertson joins Parsons Peebles from the Sulzer organization and has held a number of senior roles for several years. He has significant experience in all of Parsons Peebles’ target markets. In addition to his market and operational experience, Robertson brings extensive technical and commercial understanding to the business.

"Graeme has an excellent reputation in the market among customers and peers and we’re delighted to welcome him on board. He will significantly strengthen our drive to further improve our customer experience and service excellence, which is critical to our development," said Frank Barrett, CEO of the Parsons Peebles Group. 

Robertson said that "Parsons Peebles is where it all began for me many years ago, as a young, keen apprentice, and so I’m excited to be re-joining Parsons Peebles at this dynamic period of the company’s growth. I look forward to supporting the business as it diversifies into new market sectors offering new products and services. Having previously worked with many of the customers with which we are looking to strengthen our relationships, I hope to bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to the business.  Parsons Peebles has a great reputation and portfolio of products and services, which I’m delighted to help build up even further."

Parsons Peebles is a rapid response, full scope provider of electromechanical products and services globally. It operates from 13 sites across the U.K. and from its global sales network to offer new equipment, workshop services, site services, and parts for HV/MV/LV motors and generators, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, and other rotating machinery. 

More information about Parsons Peebles is available online.