Saudi contractor Mohammad Al Mojil Group (MMG) announced that its board of directors has decided to terminate the contract of CEO Stewart Macphail, who was a member of the company’s board of directors.

The company has appointed William Milligan as its CEO with immediate effect.

In a statement, MMG said: “This resolution has been made to address the company moving forward with continuous improvement and phased restructuring plans by strengthening both technical and engineering capabilities of executive and senior management.”

It added that Milligan has outstanding leadership qualities within the oil & gas and power sectors, with 20 years-plus experience in executive management roles in Saudi Arabia, UAE, China, Asia and Australia.

"The board wishes to thank Stewart Macphail for his efforts and contribution to the company during his period of tenure," the company stated.