MarramWind Meet the Team -ScottishPower Renewables
Meet The Team
Meet the team behind our MarramWind offshore wind project.
Ian Mcdonald
Supply Chain Development Manager
Ian joined SPR in November 2023 after 18 years spent working for the Scottish public sector in a range of economic development roles. Ian works across both the MarramWind and MachairWind projects with the aim of maximising the supply chain opportunities from both windfarms. He is passionate about both projects and committed to ensuring they are built in a way that benefits Scottish businesses and communities.
Colin A
Senior Project Manager
Colin is the Development Manager for MarramWind. In his role, he leads the day-to-day development of the project, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working closely with stakeholders, regulators and industry partners to progress planning, consenting and commercial activities. A Chartered Civil Engineer with more than 15 years' experience, he has delivered major infrastructure and energy projects across the UK and the Middle East.
Anna Doig
Ecology Manager
Anna supports MarramWind through the management of ecological risks and oversight of ecological evidence and survey programmes. In her role, she promotes best-practice approaches to mitigation, compensation and nature-inclusive design, helping to ensure projects benefit from the latest research and evidence through collaboration with industry partners.
Colin McFarlane
Senior Stakeholder Manager
Colin joined the team in July 2023 and works across SPR’s Scottish offshore portfolio with the aim of maintaining positive relationships with the communities and stakeholders with an interest in our projects.
Elisa Ruiz
Project Manager
Elisa is the Offshore Development Project Manager for MarramWind, supporting project consenting and licensing, risk and contract management, regulatory engagement, budget control, and the management of consultants and subcontractors. She joined SPR in June 2023 and has over 22 years of experience in offshore renewable energy, R&D, and electrical equipment testing. Elisa holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and an MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Studies.