- px Group, the leading fully integrated industrial operations and solutions provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Wilson-Long as its new Managing Director Power & Renewables
- Tracy has had more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector in both large enterprises and clean technology start-ups, delivering large-scale projects and managing cross-functional teams across the globe.
- Dave Thompson, COO at px Group said: "We are thrilled to welcome Tracy into px Group to lead this critical business line in safe, efficient and reliable operations whilst supporting our strategy and next chapter of growth. We are confident that under her leadership, we will continue to strengthen our market presence."
Teesside-based px Group, the leading fully integrated industrial operations and solutions provider, is delighted to announce the appointment of Tracy Wilson-Long as its new Managing Director Power & Renewables.
Originally from Teesside, Tracy brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously held strategic leadership positions at BP Exploration & Production and Exergy Solutions, working on global large-scale projects across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Most recently she has worked in the Canadian clean technology space, helping startups advance to commercialisation, with a key focus and expertise in the developing hydrogen market.
Tracy succeeds Neil Grimley, who has been with px Group for over 3 decades and has shown outstanding, dedication and contribution, most recently in his leadership role building the Power and Renewables portfolio. He will now transition to the role of Group Business Development Director, where he will leverage his extensive experience to drive growth in fuels, terminals, and major net zero projects.
Commenting on the appointment, Dave Thompson, COO of px Group, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Tracy into px Group to lead this critical business line in safe, efficient and reliable operations whilst supporting our strategy and next chapter of growth. We are confident that under her leadership, we will continue to strengthen our market presence."
Tracy added: "px Group's vision, strategy and culture are a fantastic fit for me, I'm really looking forward to getting out to all our sites, meeting our people and customers, whilst learning all about the diverse operations in our business. I'm looking forward to working with px Group's talented team to unlock new possibilities."
px Group is a portfolio company of Ara Partners, a global private equity firm that is decarbonising the industrial economy.
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About px Group
px Group is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business delivering innovative management services for high hazard and highly regulated environments. px Group manages, operates and maintains some of the largest industrial facilities in the UK and in Norway, and owns the world-renowned Saltend Chemicals Park at the heart of the UK's Energy Estuary.
With over 25 years' experience, and operations in the UK in Norway, Germany and the Americas, px Group delivers end-to-end specialist services in operations & maintenance, engineering services and energy solutions across the industrial and energy infrastructure sectors.
About Ara Partners
Ara Partners is a global private equity and infrastructure investment firm focused on industrial decarbonization. Founded in 2017, Ara Partners seeks to build and scale companies with significant decarbonization impact across the industrial and manufacturing, chemicals and materials, energy efficiency and green fuels, and food and agriculture sectors. The company operates from offices in Houston, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Dublin. Ara Partners closed its third private equity fund in December 2023 with over $2.8 billion in capital commitments. As of June 30, 2024, Ara Partners had approximately $6.3 billion of assets under management.