Meet the leadership team

Mike joined the company in 2022 and was appointed CEO in October 2023. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience across Defence, Energy, Power, and Aerospace.

Mike has led ASCO through a period of global expansion, diversification and operational integration. His leadership has centred on raising standards, simplifying delivery, and consistently exceeding client expectations.

He is focused on building a resilient, future-ready organisation that delivers across energy, defence, utilities and industrial sectors, while adapting to the demands of a rapidly changing global landscape.

His previous roles include Executive Director at Altrad Services UK and several Managing Director positions at Babcock International, including MD of Warships, and MD of Babcock Design & Technology. He also held national and international leadership roles at Rolls-Royce, within its Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution division.

Mike has contributed to shaping the wider industry, having served on the boards of Decom North Sea, Scottish Engineering and the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA).

Iain McKendrick is Chairman of the Board at ASCO. He joined the Board in 2023 and was appointed Chairman in late 2024. He brings over 35 years of experience in the oil and energy industry, including more than 15 years in senior executive and board-level roles. 

Iain has led publicly listed and privately backed energy businesses, with extensive experience in operational leadership, capital markets, strategic growth and organisational transformation. 

As Chief Executive Officer of Ithaca Energy, he oversaw the company’s growth from a $40 million to approximately $950 million market capitalisation within five years.   As Chairman of ASCO, Iain focuses on three core priorities: ensuring safe and highly efficient service delivery for existing clients; driving earnings growth through geographic and client diversification; and positioning the company to play a meaningful role in energy transition projects as part of its long-term strategy.  

Iain holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Aberdeen.  

Tony joined the company as CFO in 2023, bringing over 25 years of international financial leadership experience within the energy and construction sectors.

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Certified Accountants, Tony has held senior executive positions across the UK, Middle East, South East Asia, and Africa, including Executive Director and Group CFO of Lamprell PLC in the United Arab Emirates.

Throughout his career, Tony has led finance functions across complex global organisations, with extensive expertise in public equity and debt markets, investor relations, cost management, and strategic business partnering. His broad financial international experience play a key role in supporting ASCO’s long-term growth and operational excellence.

Fraser Stewart is Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of ASCO. He was appointed to the role in 2023, having previously served as Managing Director, International. Fraser joined the company in 2001 as a Graduate Trainee and has since held a range of senior roles across the organisation.

Over the course of his career, Fraser has worked across all of ASCO’s international locations, including leading the business in Trinidad and Australia, and completing a five-year secondment in Calgary, Canada. His background spans business development, commercial strategy, and client delivery, with a strong focus on driving sustainable growth. He has also led complex consultancy projects for clients in the UK, USA, Canada, and Norway.

As Chief Commercial Officer, Fraser is responsible for leading ASCO’s global commercial strategy, aligning market growth with operational excellence and long-term client partnerships.

He holds an MA (Hons) from the University of Aberdeen and is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Logistics and Transport.

Allan Scott is Managing Director of Integrated Services at ASCO. He was appointed to the role in 2024, following a series of senior positions within the business since joining in 2015, including Group Materials & Innovation Director.

With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Allan has played a key role in transforming supply chain practices for ASCO’s clients globally, helping them drive greater efficiency, innovation, and performance across complex operations. His strategic focus on systems, processes, technology, and people continues to deliver significant value within ASCO’s integrated services.

Before joining ASCO, Allan spent 16 years at Robert Gordon University, where he held various lecturing positions and served as MBA Director.

He holds a PhD in Glass Chemistry and a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Aberdeen, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Lancaster University.

Fraser McIntyre is General Counsel of ASCO. He joined the company in 2012 and is responsible for all legal, governance, property, supply chain, and insurance matters across ASCO’s global operations. He also serves as Company Secretary.

Fraser develops and oversees resilient governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, risk management, and regulatory adherence across all jurisdictions. He provides strategic legal and commercial guidance, manages corporate risk, and supports the board and executive team in decision-making that safeguards ASCO’s operations and reputation.

A qualified lawyer and notary public, Fraser brings extensive experience in corporate law, risk management, and compliance. 

Fraser holds an LLB from the University of Strathclyde and an LLM from the University of Glasgow.

Steve Mitchell is Managing Director of Global Operations at ASCO. He joined the company in 2018 as Group Operations and HSSEQ Director before being appointed to his current role in 2024.

Steve oversees ASCO’s global operations portfolio, driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and the delivery of integrated services across multiple sectors and regions. He is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable project execution, optimising supply chain and logistics performance, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across ASCO’s international operations.

With over 35 years of experience in the energy industry, Steve has held senior leadership roles in Operations, Process Safety, Projects, and Supply Chain Management across major international operators including Maersk Oil, Total, Kerr-McGee, Chevron, and Oryx Energy.

Steve holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from Robert Gordon University. 

Runar is Managing Director of ASCO Norway. He joined the company in 2006 and has been instrumental in expanding ASCO’s operations within the Norwegian market.

Under his leadership, ASCO Norway has diversified beyond its traditional oil and gas base to establish a presence in the retail, renewables, and metals sectors. Runar’s extensive experience in logistics, business development, and strategic management has been key to this success.

He holds degree qualifications in Logistics Management, Business, Marketing and Economics from the Norwegian School of Management and the Nordic Business Institute.

Andy is an Investment Partner at Endless, responsible for the firm's operations from its headquarters in Leeds. Andy has been at Endless since 2015, Prior to this Andy spent 16 years at PwC advising corporates through sales, purchases, restructures and refinancing projects. Andy leads new deal activity and works closely with his investments to help them develop and grow. Andy led the acquisition and was appointed to the board of ASCO in August 2023

Matt is an Investment Director at Endless, where he focuses on deal origination, execution and portfolio management. Matt has over 13 years of experience operating in transformational investment and advisory services, and formally joined the ASCO Board in July 2025. Matt holds a First-Class BA degree from the University of Leeds and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). 

Kayleigh is an Associate Director at Endless, having joined the London team in September 2022. She played a key role in the acquisition of ASCO in August 2023 and continues to support the business as part of the portfolio team. Before joining Endless, Kayleigh spent several years in corporate finance with EY in London and KPMG in Australia, during which she earned both her CA and CFA qualifications.