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LEADING project management training specialist 20|20 Business Insight has strengthened its management team with the appointment of highly-experienced director of consultancy services, Doug Littlejohn.
Mr Littlejohn is appointed director at 20|20 having already worked for the organisation as a senior consultant, during a 25-year career in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry.
Today’s (Monday, July 19) confirmation coincided with the opening of 20|20 Business Insight's new headquarters at Broughty Ferry, Dundee, located at Ingleside, a short distance from its former base at Brook Street.
Mr Littlejohn, 48, whose background is in mechanical engineering , has previously worked as performance programme director for Acergy, group project services manager for Technip and he has also held several senior consultancy positions in both the service sector and with oil majors.
His in-depth, detailed knowledge of the energy sector and specifically 20|20's client base, focuses on business systems and processes relating to efficient project delivery.
Tony Marks, managing director of 20|20 Business Insight, says the appointment is a significant boost to the management team, which sees Mr Littlejohn become a member of the board and investor in the firm.
“I am delighted that Doug has joined the company, bringing with him more than 25 years experience which includes subsea and marine operations management in offshore oil and gas field developments.
"Doug takes a leading role in the business in delivering to our extensive client list, and will ensure they can benefit from his extensive knowledge of the APM Competence Framework which is the benchmark for the industry.
“His arrival comes at a welcome time, as we co-ordinate settling into our new, larger premises having outgrown our original base. We have seen consistent growth in our sector, and the potential and we continue to purse opportunities for further expansion worldwide.”
Doug Littlejohn, who has previously worked in Norway, Abu Dhabi and France, said: “A large part of 20|20 Business Insight’s work is centred on the oil and gas exploration and production sector and I my experience in the field allows me to bring understanding and additional skills to their operations.
“Following my consultancy work with the organisation, I had no hesitation in taking up the opportunity to join the board, and look forward to seeing it develop its market-leading position in project management through our global network which includes Aberdeen, Manchester and Houston, with further expansion to come.”
Continued investment in the company allied with sustained business from established clients, as well as new contract wins, from across the industry sectors has helped solidify 20|20 Business Insight’s already strong standing in the marketplace.
2020 Business Insight runs more than 200 project management courses each year, including open events or bespoke sessions for clients including Centrica Energy, Halliburton, Schlumberger and Wood Group.
The firm is a globally registered training provider for the Project Management Institute (PMI) and its expert trainers have delivered programs in around 20 countries from the UK to the United States, Norway, France, Mexico, Venezuela and Australia.
It already counts major oil and gas service companies including Technip, Subsea 7, Acergy and Helix, Wood Group and Weatherford as well as oil and gas producers such as Centrica Energy and Tullow Oil among its clients.
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