In a press release posted on social media, business physique Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) paid tribute to former OEUK Board Co-Chair Phil Kirk, who handed away just lately.
“Phil was a tireless champion of the North Sea business and was revered by everybody he labored alongside,” OEUK Chief Government David Whitehouse stated within the assertion.
“As co-chair of OEUK’s board, Phil’s steerage, ardour, and generosity helped drive the North Sea Transition Deal and made positive the voice of our 200,000 individuals was heard by governments and politicians of all events,” he added.
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“In enterprise, he helped rework the North Sea by way of the businesses he led, gaining a lot respect from his friends for the way in which during which he led his organizations. Our ideas are along with his household, buddies, and former colleagues throughout these troublesome instances. We’ll miss him,” he continued.
In a press release posted on its web site this week, the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) stated Kirk “performed a major function within the oil and gasoline sector, and in addition indulged in his different ardour, soccer, proudly owning Chesterfield FC alongside along with his brother”.
The AGCC highlighted in that assertion that Kirk based Chrysaor Ltd, “a predecessor firm to Harbour Power”.
Chesterfield FC stated in a press release posted on its web site on Monday, “it’s with nice disappointment that we announce that the membership’s proprietor, Phil Kirk, has died on the age of 59, following a brief sickness”.
“Our ideas are with Phil’s household and buddies,” that assertion added.
A press release posted on AFC Wimbledon’s web site this week stated, “Chesterfield Soccer Membership has introduced with nice disappointment that membership proprietor Phil Kirk has handed away on the age of 59”.
“Below Phil’s stewardship, Chesterfield achieved promotion again to the EFL in 2024, marking a proud return to the EFL, earlier than reaching the Sky Wager League Two Play-Offs final season,” this assertion added.
“We had been proud to welcome Phil and his household to the Cherry Crimson Data Stadium in April, and we wish to share our deepest sympathies to Phil’s household, buddies, and everybody linked with Chesterfield Soccer Membership at this troublesome time,” it continued.
In a press release posted on its web site this week, that EFL stated it “extends its deepest sympathies to Phil’s household, buddies, and everybody linked with Chesterfield Soccer Membership at this troublesome time”.
A press release posted on Chesterfield’s web site on August 13 acknowledged that Kirk had been present process therapy for most cancers in latest months.
“Sadly, regardless of one of the best efforts of his medical crew, the therapy has not been profitable. Phil is now getting into a interval of palliative care,” that assertion famous.
“Phil and his household stay deeply dedicated to the continued assist of the membership and its neighborhood. The membership will proceed to function as regular, and we’re united in making certain Phil’s imaginative and prescient and values stay on the coronary heart of all the things we do,” it added.
“We kindly ask that the privateness of Phil and his household is revered throughout this troublesome time. In accordance with their needs, neither they nor the membership will probably be making any additional touch upon this matter. Our ideas are with Phil, his household, and all those that maintain him expensive,” it went on to say.
In a press release posted on Harbour Power’s web site in February 2022, the corporate introduced that Kirk had notified the board of his intention to step down as Government Director, President and CEO Europe, with impact from February 28, 2022.
“It has been an honor to be a part of the Harbour Power story and, as I depart to think about different enterprise alternatives, I’m very happy with what we have now achieved,” Kirk stated in that assertion.
“Harbour has a transparent technique and focus and, as a shareholder, I sit up for supporting its continued evolution and progress,” he added.
Harbour Power Chairman Blair Thomas stated in that assertion, “I’ve labored with Phil for over 18 years in a number of profitable ventures together with Harbour Power and have admired his entrepreneurial spirit and management”.
“On behalf of the board, I thank him for his many contributions to the corporate and need him all one of the best for the long run,” Thomas added in that assertion.
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