Mechanical and electrical services specialist EnerMech has named oil industry veteran John Kennedy as its chairman following the completion of the Aberdeen-headquartered group's sale to Carlyle Group.

Kennedy has been appointed chair, with Joost Dröge and Bob Maguire, both managing directors and partners at Carlyle International Energy Partners (CIEP), and Philippe Boisseau joining the board as non-executive directors.

EnerMech announced in October that it had signed definitive agreements to be acquired by Nasdaq-listed Carlyle Group from Lime Rock Partners for a substantial undisclosed sum.

Oil industry veteran takes chair after EnerMech deal is sealed