Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Ltd has appointed Judith Uddin as new general manager, parent company president and CEO Vince Ingham announced yesterday.

Mrs Uddin, a Bermudian, joined Bermuda Gas in 2009 as an assistant financial controller. Later that year, she took on the role of office manager. In January 2011, she was promoted to vice-president, operations and administration.

She succeeds Damon Wade, who stepped down from the role earlier this year, having joined Bermuda Gas in July 2009 after 14 years at Belco.

Prior to joining Bermuda Gas, Mrs Uddin was assistant general manager and financial controller at Bermuda Creamery Ltd. She has also owned and operated two successful restaurants on the Island.

Mr Ingham said: “I am delighted that we have found an internal candidate to fill this important role with the Ascendant Group. Judith now bears accountability for the overall performance of Bermuda Gas, leading a team focused on the supply of propane gas and energy-efficient appliances to homes and businesses throughout Bermuda.”