James Fisher Appoints Bauer as Group General Counsel
British marine engineering services firm James Fisher and Sons plc announced it has appointed Jean-François Bauer as Group General Counsel.The appointment, which came into effect January 3, 2023, sees Bauer take on responsibility for the company’s legal function, overseeing legal and compliance regulation across all group locations. As part of his role, Bauer will report directly to Chief Executive Officer, Jean Vernet, and will sit on James Fisher’s executive team.Bauer brings with him extensive experience as an international energy lawyer after nearly 30 years at Schlumberger
James Fisher Names Hales Head of Defense
James Fisher and Sons plc announces the appointment of Rob Hales as Head of Defense with responsibility for directing and overseeing the group’s global defense division operations and growth. In this capacity, Hales sits on the James Fisher executive team and reports to Chief Executive Officer, Jean Vernet."We’re very pleased to have Rob join us as Head of Defense at a pivotal moment both for James Fisher and for international security more broadly. Rob’s strategic leadership experience within the defense industry means he has a clear focus on customer needs and market opportuniti
James Fisher Names New Head of Energy Division
Offshore services firm James Fisher and Sons has appointed Neil Sims as its new Head of Energy. Sims will report to Chief Executive Officer, Jean Vernet, as part of the James Fisher executive team.Sims joins James Fisher from Expro, where he most recently served as Product Line Vice President and was responsible for their well flow management portfolio and sustainability and ESG transitional strategy.
James Fisher Names Vernet CEO
U.K.-based marine services company James Fisher and Sons plc announced it has appointed Jean Vernet as chief executive officer.He will take up this position on September 5, 2022, succeeding Eoghan O’Lionaird who will step down from his position on the board and as CEO. O’Lionaird will remain employed by the group until June 13, 2023, to ensure a smooth and effective transition of responsibility.Vernet has considerable experience working in the offshore energy sector in both the U.K. and around the world. Most recently, he was CEO of Smiths Group’s largest division, John Crane.
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Man to Join James Fisher's EDS as Managing Director
Wayne Mulhall, a Senior Director at offshore wind turbine firm MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, will become a Managing Director of EDS HV, part of James Fisher Renewables.EDS HV provides high voltage engineering solutions to the renewables industry, from conceptual design, through installation and operations, and maintenance. The company has been involved in over 40 offshore and onshore wind farms.Mulhall will join EDS in August, from a senior role at MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, and having previously held senior positions at Siemens Energy and Rolls Royce.He takes on the role from Ryan Calvert
Maritime Developments Names VP UK & Europe
Reid as its new Vice President VP - UK & EuropeMDL, which provides SURF handling back-deck equipment, said that Reid would be responsible for nurturing existing customer accounts and developing new relationships with clients operating in the region."Formerly Business Development Manager at James Fisher Offshore, Reid brings with him close to a decade of back-deck expertise in flexible product handling, including mooring solutions and SURF decommissioning," MDL said.Commenting on his appointment, Reid said: "I am thrilled to be joining MDL at this exciting time in its continued growth
Malin Group Expands
Marine services company Malin Group has diversified its leadership team. Ben Sharples joins as Director of Malin Marine, following a successful stint at JFD (James Fisher). Alan Hunter joins as Malin’s new Business Development Manager, an oil and gas veteran with more than 30 years’ experience. In addition Malin appointed Stephanie Collins as Business Unit Manager of its ship mobilization arm Malin React. Malin’s specialist welding division – John Tracey Specialist Welding (JTSW) – has brought in ex-oil and gas senior engineer Iain Wilson to help shape the company as it
Ashtead Hires Munjal in Singapore
its Singapore operation. Munjal will be instrumental in driving forward the firm’s sales and business development activities in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region in support of both existing and new clients. Prior to joining Ashtead, Munjal was business development manager at James Fisher Subsea Excavation, where he was responsible for securing new business with oil and gas majors and contractors, across APAC. A Bachelor of Engineering graduate from the Australian Maritime College, Munjal’s role as regional sales manager will also see him support Ashtead in
Munjal Joins James Fisher Subsea Excavation
Mass flow excavation company James Fisher Subsea Excavation has appointed Ankit Munjal as business development manager to concentrate on the Asia Pacific region as the company continues to grow its global footprint. Munjal joins the team at James Fisher Subsea Excavation, supporting Asia Pacific regional director Richard Beattie. James Fisher Subsea Excavation has offices and equipment strategically located in Singapore and China to service clients throughout this region. Munjal brings to the role technical and project management expertise, having worked in Australia and Singapore in
JFD Appoints Percoco as Sales Director
, a subsea operations and engineering companies, has today announced the appointment of Valerio Percoco as Sales Director. The appointment follows the company’s significant growth over the past 12 months, which included a significant contract win with NATO, as well as the merger of James Fisher Defence, Divex and the National Hyperbaric Centre to create the largest provider of subsea operations and engineering solutions, equipment and services for defence and commercial markets. Valerio Percoco joins JFD from Offshore Installation Services (OIS), a subsea integrated
James Fisher Subsea Excavation Expands
Three key appointments have been made to the business development team at the world’s leading mass flow excavation (MFE) provider James Fisher Subsea Excavation. The company welcomed business development manager Jorge Anez and business development executives Steve Kaub and Stuart Porteous to build its presence worldwide. Jorge has an in-depth knowledge of Latin America and its business culture, having previously held similar roles in the marine trenching sector where he has a track record of increasing revenues and client portfolios. He said: “It’s an exciting and
Fisher Offshore Appoints Davidson Operations Director
Energy industry service company Fisher Offshore, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has underlined its commitment to continued growth with the appointment of a new managing director. Jack Davidson has been promoted from the role of operations director to lead the business as it prepares for the next phase of an ambitious strategy. With extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, he has played an important part in driving Fisher Offshore forward and implementing an integrated service offering since joining the company in 2012. Fisher has built a strong track record as a specialist in lifting
