Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> November 15, 2001

Philip Harrower – Aggreko (agk.l)

PHILIP HARROWER joined Aggreko in 1983 as Scottish Rental Manager. In 1986 he moved to the USA as a key member of a small team charged with the responsibility of developing the Company's activities in North America. Over the succeeding 12 years, Aggreko's business in North America grew rapidly from one location and 18 people, to over 50 locations employing almost 800 people. In January 1998, he was appointed President of Aggreko Inc. and an Executive Director of Aggreko plc. On 1st January 2001, he succeeded David Yorke as Group Managing Director. Phil and his family have their home in Louisiana; and, amongst his leisure interests he is a keen golfer, and an enthusiastic supporter of the IceGators ice-hockey team. Profile
TWST: Can we start with a quick overview and historical sketch of Aggreko?



P. Harrower: Aggreko started in business in the 1960s as a renter of portable diesel generators in Europe.