Boss of scandal-hit Ferguson yard quits

THE interim chief executive of Ferguson Marine has resigned for personal reasons, and the shipyard says it is “very close” to finding his replacement.

- Neil Pooran

John Petticrew’s resignation yesterday came a few weeks before his role at the Scottish Government-owned shipyard was due to end at Easter.

Having previously been a non-exec director, he was appointed to the role in March last year after the dismissal of David Tydeman, who had lost the confidence of the company board.