Saildrone Hires Cuyler as COO and Jones as Sales VP
years of experience assisting national and international security customers in adopting commercial remote sensing technology. In the early 2000s, he helped pioneer the development and take up of satellite-based high-resolution commercial imagery. Later as a consultant, Jones provided expert advisory services and strategic guidance for start-ups, Fortune 500 businesses, and government clients in the commercial imagery, remote sensing, space, and aerospace sectors.“I am thrilled to join this great team at Saildrone and bring my satellite and space business development and sales experience to
LR Names Richard de Vries Area Manager for SAMEA
and will be responsible for developing the business in current and emerging markets as well as identifying growth opportunities in the region including key gas, naval and offshore projects.De Vries' remit will also include LR’s traditional portfolio such as classification, compliance and advisory services as well as collaborating with clients on industry challenges such as digital transformation and decarbonization.De Vries' new role will take immediate effect, and the new Area Manager will continue to be based in Singapore.Mark Darley, Chief Operating Officer, Lloyd’s Register, said
Bruun Takes the Helm at KVH Industries
Managing Director in the Private Equity Group at Blackstone, where he led satellite services strategy and investing and served on the Private Equity Investment Committee. From 1990 to 2000, he was a Vice President at Morgan Stanley in the Investment Banking Division, where he provided banking and advisory services to established and emerging companies in the broader communications sector. He has served on the boards of directors of eight public and private companies, including ExteNet Systems from 2016 to 2019, New Skies Satellites from 2004 to 2006 and Centennial Communications from 2001 to 2005. Tolley
Martijn van den Berg joins Zuyderzee Capital
Zuyderzee Capital, the specialized investment and advisory services company focused on maritime and logistics, announced a new strategic initiative intended to broaden the overall consulting service offering to its client base: Operational & Administrative Advisory.Martijn van den Berg joins the firm as Director responsible for the new business unit.Martijn joins Zuyderzee Capital having spent more than 24 years at ABN AMRO Bank and its predecessors including many years in the international asset-based lending division where he gained valuable experience in the area of Client Acceptance and
LR Names Marine & Offshore President for SAMEA
, and be responsible for developing the business in current and emerging markets as well as identifying growth opportunities in the region including key gas, naval and offshore projects.Holliday’s remit will also include LR’s traditional portfolio such as classification, compliance, and advisory services to as well as collaborating with clients on industry challenges such as digital transformation and decarbonization.“These strategic changes in Asia will enable LR to be agile and will ensure a more tailored approach to the different markets across the countries,” said recently appointed
C-Job Naval Architects Appoints Gitte, Verweij
and Edward Verweij has been named Vice President Sales. Together they will be the executive management team that will run the company’s new branch office in Houston, Texas.Gitte is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas and previously served as Senior Principal Engineer in the Advisory Services Group at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Mario is a graduate from the United States Coast Guard Academy who prior to joining ABS worked at a shipyard in south Louisiana. In his new role, Mario will lead on current and future projects in the United States.Verweij comes from Scandia Gear,
DNV GL Appoints New Digital Solutions CEO
from DNV GL or verified third parties.Vareide started in DNV GL in 1996 as a trainee and has since served in different positions and capacities across DNV GL's business areas and regions (Houston, London, Busan (South-Korea) and Høvik), providing classification, technical and management advisory services to the maritime and oil & gas industries. He holds a master’s degree in Naval Architecture from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a master’s degree in Technology Management from NTNU and the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH
Hepburn and Sons Appoints Crone as Director
Hepburn and Sons LLC team has welcomed CAPT Timothy Crone as its newest Director. CAPT Timothy Crone, USN (Ret) will serve as Hepburn’s Director, Advisory Services.CAPT Crone, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the US Naval Academy and completed a Master of Science in Justice, Law and Society from American University. He has also received a Master of Arts in National Security Policy and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.CAPT Crone served as the Commanding Officer on USS PONCE (LPD 15) through
Houlder Recruits Walker for Marine Assurance Business
is now involved in many of the UK major shipbuilding projects. Recent examples include high-profile projects such as the new Royal Research Ship (RRS) Sir David Attenborough, CMAL’s MV Glen Sannox LNG Dual Fuel Ferry and Wightlink’s new G Class Ferry. It is also providing a range of advisory services to the UK Ministry of Defence’s current new build programs.
DNV GL Taps Oudman as Regional Manager
GL in 2013 and has previously held senior positions in Phillips and Kiwa Technology. In his previous role, he was Country Manager for DNV GL’s Oil & Gas operations in The Netherlands, leading a team covering technical advisory, technical assurance-verification and risk management advisory services across the gas value chain, LNG and pipeline segments. Oudman holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Oudman succeeds Liv Hovem, who has taken the role of CEO in DNV GL Oil & Gas. Oudman’s successor as Country
Perez Joins Hepburn and Sons
Hepburn and Sons has hired Rear Admiral Sam Perez as Chief, Advisory Services. Rear Admiral, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, earned his Masters of Art degree in Strategic Planning from Naval Postgraduate School and completed a year-long tour of the Federal Executive Fellowship (FEF) Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Perez served in the U.S. Navy for 36 years, following commissioning from the United States Naval Academy in 1980. His at-sea commands included command of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and command of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1. During his tour
Andrade Named CFO at Teekay Tankers
recent role was Vice President, Strategy and Business Development for Teekay’s tanker business, a position he has held since December 2015. Prior to joining Teekay, Andrade, a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant, worked in Ernst and Young’s consulting practice providing advisory services to a variety of Canadian and international organizations.
Candito Takes over as Ecochlor CEO
in the BWT industry. While Charlie will be missed, I am equally confident in the leadership of his replacement, Steve Candito, as he assumes the role of our new CEO.” Prior to joining Ecochlor, Candito was Founder, President and CEO of Foresea Consulting where he provided advisory services including strategic planning, regulatory compliance and crisis management to the maritime and environmental communities. Before Foresea, he was President and CEO of National Response Corporation (NRC). During his 20+ years at NRC he grew the business from a startup to a global emergency response
West Coast Port Slowdown Won't halt Holiday Goods
;s economy. NRF’s This is Retail campaign highlights the industry’s opportunities for life-long careers, how retailers strengthen communities, and the critical role that retail plays in driving innovation. NRF.com Hackett Associates provides expert consulting, research and advisory services to the international maritime industry, government agencies and international institutions. www.hackettassociates.co
Weathernews Opens Manila Operations Center
will work in operations creating voyage planning content like maritime forecasts, suggested routes and RPM recommendations for operators and their ships. By establishing this new operations center, Weathernews expects to increase the productivity, efficiency and stability of their evolving route advisory services. The staff of the Manila Operations Center (MOC) is comprised of experienced maritime professionals, Weathernews said. After three months of training on Weathernews’ OSR system at the company’s central global operations center in Japan, six new Filipino staff began operations
Exova Appoints Sintome
Exova, a global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, appointed Jean-Michel Sintome as general manager of its specialist corrosion and materials technology facility in Daventry. Jean-Michel joins Exova from Jordan Manufacturing, the provider of multi-disciplined engineering services, where he held the position of Managing Director. With a career spanning over 30 years in engineering and operational management, Jean-Michel has held senior positions with global organizations including , Pernod-Ricard, Unilever and Oberthur Technologies. Robin McGill, sector director for Oil
Genco Names Wobensmith President
finance leadership positions at the Company. He holds a bachelor of science degree from Babson College. Adamo joined the company in June 2005 and has served as Treasurer/Controller since April 2010. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Adamo was a turnaround consultant providing restructuring advisory services to distressed companies and served as Chief Financial Officer for two private companies. Mr. Adamo started his career in public accounting working for PriceWaterhouse, currently PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. He has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Pace University and is a licensed Certified
