Xodus has appointed Stuart Holley as CEO.

Xodus founder Steve Swindell is stepping down from his role as CEO after 20 years with the global energy consultancy.

Steve co-founded Xodus in 2005 and has been a key part of its success, growing from a small start-up in Aberdeen to now employing 500 people in energy hubs around the world.

Holley will leave his role as Subsea7’s Global Field Development Group Director to join Xodus.