CalMac Interim Managing Director appointed

The Board of David MacBrayne Limited has today (January 31, 2018) announced the appointment of Robbie Drummond, Interim Director of Service Delivery and former Group Finance Director, as Interim Managing Director of CalMac Ferries Limited from Monday, 5 February 2018.

Commenting on his appointment, David McGibbon, Chairman of David MacBrayne Limited, the parent Company, said, "The Board is delighted that Robbie Drummond has accepted this appointment as Interim Managing Director of CalMac Ferries Limited.

"We have a contract to deliver the lifeline ferry services under the CHFS 2 contract until 2024 and, whilst we face challenging times, Robbie's experience as Group Finance Director and, more recently, as Interim Director of Service Delivery will, I believe, stand him in good stead in the period ahead and even more so as we look towards the future."

Robbie will assume responsibility for operational matters relating to CalMac Ferries Limited and will also assume responsibilities for delivery of the current Gourock/Dunoon contract operated by Argyll Ferries Limited.

The Board will shortly commence the process to recruit a Chief Executive of David MacBrayne Limited.