Great Yarmouth-based firm Stowen Group has appointed a new CEO as part of a shake-up of its executive team.

Colin Stewart has been made chief executive, being promoted from his previous role as the company's managing director of oil and gas.

Stowen Group provides technical services to the oil and gas and renewable energy industries, with its head office in Great Yarmouth and bases also in Scotland, Dubai, Australia and the USA. 

Stowen Group provides technical services to the energy sectorStowen Group provides technical services to the energy sector (Image: Stowen Group) Mr Stewart said: "I’m excited to announce the appointment of our new board of directors.

"This distinguished group of leaders brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision that will guide Stowen toward continued growth and success.

"With their diverse backgrounds and commitment to innovation, I’m confident they will help us navigate the future and achieve our goals.

"I look forward to working closely with them as we enter this exciting new chapter.”

Kieron Ford has been appointed as Stowen's new chief operating officer, and Kane Ford becomes the group's finance director. 

Kieron and Kane Ford with Stowen Group CEO Colin StewartKieron and Kane Ford with Stowen Group CEO Colin Stewart (Image: Stowen Group) Mark Chandler will be the new managing director of Stowen's oil and gas division - the position previously held by CEO Mr Stewart. 

Gary Horner has been appointed MD of the firm's renewables arm, Stowen Clean Energy.

Gary Horner and Kieron Ford Gary Horner and Kieron Ford (Image: Stowen Group) Founded in 2014, the Stowen Group has derived from Stowen Ltd, a company created to provide project management services to the oil and gas industry. 

The firm has since grown into a multisector service provider, with the creation of its renewable division, Stowen Clean Energy. 

Its services include asset integrity inspections, construction and project management, and maintenance.

Last year, the firm continued its global expansion by opening an office in Houston, Texas.