Ferguson Marine has announced the appointment of Duncan Anderson as Interim Chair of its Board, following the planned departure of current Chair Andrew Miller at the end of November, according to the company.
Anderson, who joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director in March 2025, is a Chartered Marine Engineer with more than 40 years of experience in ship operations and shipbuilding. He will work alongside Miller over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition while recruitment for a permanent chair continues.
Graeme Thomson, CEO of Ferguson Marine, said in the press release:
“Andrew Miller has played an integral role in helping Ferguson Marine achieve several significant milestones. Under his chairmanship, he oversaw the successful handover of MV Glen Sannox, appointed a permanent Chief Executive, strengthened its Board with the recruitment of several experienced Non-Executive Directors, secured vital defence work with BAE Systems and improved delivery planning for Glen Rosa. We are extremely grateful to him for his hard work and dedication as Chair of the Ferguson Marine Board and wish him well.”
Anderson said: “I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to continue the important work Andrew has been doing as Interim Chair of our Board. Andrew’s support and leadership have been invaluable during my time as a Non-Executive Director, and I will work closely with him to ensure a smooth transition.”
Miller, who has served as Chair since 2022, will remain on the Board until 30 November 2025 before stepping down to focus on other professional and personal commitments. “Serving as Chair of Ferguson Marine has been a great privilege,” he said. “Under the watchful eye and steady hand of the remaining management team, Ferguson Marine is well positioned for the future.”
As Interim Chair, Anderson will oversee Ferguson Marine’s key priorities, including the delivery of MV Glen Rosa, ongoing defence contracts with BAE Systems, and the pursuit of new orders to strengthen the shipyard’s long-term future.
I wish them well but I’m not really understanding how they have a role as a steelworker fabricator when it would be better to invest in automation at Govan.
Attention, automation and more automation is needed in the fabrication process.
Hope he doesn’t get too “Bored” in his Chair waiting for Ship orders.