Exova, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has appointed Gary Keenan as finance director for its MEAP region.

Prior to joining Exova, Gary spent 15 years with power generation company Aggreko, where he held a number of key financial and business development positions. Most recently he was finance director of the company's South and East Africa, and Russia regions, where he was instrumental in tripling the revenue over a two-year period.

In his new role Gary will be responsible for financial management across Exova's MEAP region, including 11 specialist laboratories and over 1,000 experts who provide specialist testing and advisory services to leading organisations in the oil & gas, environmental, infrastructure and health sciences sectors. Gary will report to Matt Davies, Managing Director, MEAP and be part of the regional leadership team.

Ian El-Mokadem, chief executive officer of Exova, said: 'This appointment is an important part of ensuring that the growth we have achieved in recent years is sustained. Gary brings a wealth of experience from working across the Middle East market combined with an impressive track record of delivering business growth.'

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