The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has appointed Stuart Payne as the new chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2023.
CURRENT POSTS
He will succeed outgoing CEO Dr Andy Samuel, who has held the post since NSTA’s creation as the Oil and Gas Authority in 2015.
An experienced business leader and current NSTA supply chain, decommissioning and HR director, Mr Payne co-chairs the industry’s supply chain and exports task force.
He is also a member of the Scottish Government’s energy transition leadership group.
FUTURE ROLE
Prior to joining the NSTA, Mr Payne held a variety of leadership positions in the oil and gas industry.
His work will include supporting the industry on projects involving electrification, carbon storage, energy hubs and exploration.
Mr Payne will also liaise with other organisations with interests in the North Sea and working more closely with Government and industry in light of challenging global politics.
In 2020, he received a CBE for services to the sector in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.