His influence on North Sea industry and philanthropy leaves a lasting, complex legacy.
Sir Ian Wood, business leader, dies aged 84
Sir Ian Wood, a defining figure in the Scottish oil services industry and former chairman of Wood Group, has died at 84. His leadership transformed the North Sea energy sector. Beyond business, he was a prominent philanthropist, significantly shaping economic development and charitable initiatives throughout northeast Scotland and beyond.
Source: Sir Ian Wood, business leader, dies aged 84 — Daily Business
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