The Boards of Directors of Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. and Tidewater Renewables Ltd. have appointed Robert Colcleugh as interim CEO of both companies, effective November 28, 2022, according to a news release.
Colcleugh, who currently serves as a director of Tidewater Midstream, succeeds Joel MacLeod, who is stepping down from his management and board roles to pursue other opportunities.
Tidewater executives including MacLeod said on a recent earnings call that costs would climb an estimated 10% for a renewable diesel and hydrogen plant that’s under construction in British Columbia.
Colcleugh brings significant oil and gas management expertise as well as broad business and capital markets experience to the leadership roles. Thomas Dea will serve as chairman at Tidewater Midstream and Colcleugh will serve as chairman of Tidewater Renewables with Brett Gellner continuing to serve as lead independent director of Tidewater Renewables following Macleod’s departure.
“The business outlook remains strong and both companies are well positioned for continued success,” said Mr. Dea, chairman at Tidewater Midstream. “Under Colcleugh’s leadership, the companies will continue to execute their respective business plans while ensuring they maintain a strong culture of safety, further strengthen their balance sheets, and create value for all constituents. With his significant industry experience and knowledge of the Tidewater business, we have the utmost confidence in his ability to lead the teams and generate shareholder value.”
“We will continue to focus on building a profitable, diversified midstream and infrastructure company at Tidewater Midstream,” said Colcleugh. “At Tidewater Renewables, we will continue to deliver on our commitment to supply North America with low carbon intensity fuel solutions at scale. I look forward to delivering for our valued customers, partners, and shareholders.”
Colcleugh has been a director of Tidewater Midstream since 2017. Over the last 25 years he has held a variety of operational, advisory and board roles at a broad array of domestic Canadian and international energy companies and investment banks.
