Cellula Robotics Names Neil Manning CEO
powered autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems, announced it has promoted Neil Manning from corporate development officer to chief executive officer (CEO).Manning joined Cellula Robotics initially as corporate development officer, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in the submarine telecommunications, offshore wind, and oil & gas industries."Neil's appointment as CEO marks a milestone chapter in Cellula's journey," said Eric Jackson, president of Cellula Robotics Ltd. "His excellent leadership skills, combined with his extensive industry knowledge, have already
GAO: Coast Guard Should Address Workforce Recruitment and Retention Challenges
work hours have made it challenging for the Coast Guard to recruit and retain these personnel.Cyberspace Workforce. In 2015 the Coast Guard established cyberspace as an operational domain to help protect the marine transportation system from threats that could be delivered through the internet, telecommunications networks, and computer systems. GAO’s September 2022 review found that the Coast Guard had determined that nine percent, or 412 of its 4,507 funded cyberspace workforce positions, were vacant.GAO’s review also found that the service had not followed its own guidance that calls for
Cellula Robotics Hires Manning as Corporate Development Officer
Canadian marine technology company Cellula Robotics Ltd. announced it has appointed Neil Manning as its new Corporate Development Officer.Manning joins the AUV systems and subsea fuel-cell power pioneer with more than 27 years in the submarine telecommunications and oil and gas industries. His primary focus has been on subsea technology and engineering solutions, where he has developed and managed business strategies based on technological advancements to solve industry challenges. Notably, he played a pivotal role in the growth of CDL, a subsea inertial sensor company, which was later acquired by
DSC Dredge Taps Dugan to Succeed Dolan as VP and CFO
;Dolan started his career in 1981, and after receiving a Master’s Degree in Economics from The Ohio State University went on to work in the treasury departments two Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining DSC, he served as VP & CFO at middle market companies in the power generation and telecommunications industries.“I want to thank Kevin for his many years of service to DSC as VP & CFO and for the impact he has had on the company and indirectly all of our clients,” said Bob Wetta, president and CEO, DSC Dredge. “Kevin has driven a strategic vision for the company&rsquo
Bruun Takes the Helm at KVH Industries
expertise, as well as finance and transaction experience. Tolley brings decades of extensive capital markets, financial and operating experience, having served most recently as Chief Financial Officer of each of Intelsat and OneWeb. He also brings expertise investing across the satellite and telecommunications industry and has significant board experience. We look forward to working with both of them.”Kagan has served as Chief Executive Officer of Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE: GSAT) since September 2018, where he also served as President and Chief Operating Officer from December 2017 to September
Stott Joins SAFE Boats International
SAFE Boats International has hired Mark Stott as Business Development Director for the U.S. Western Region for government customers and private/commercial customers worldwide.Stott began his professional career in electronics and telecommunications before diving into the maritime industry. He has served as an engineer on large, private vessels worldwide and undertaken technical and business development roles with Protector USA and most recently, Moose Boats.“I’m excited to bring to SAFE Boats my 20-plus years of marine technical and business development experience,” Stott says.
Reinikka Named CEO of The Switch
as the next CEO of Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch to take over the role from Jukka-Pekka Mäkinen, current CEO and founder, from July 1, 2020.Reinikka has worked at The Switch for more than 10 years, and his career has taken him through various director and VP-level positions in telecommunications businesses, one of which was the Finnish stock listed company Tecnomen. He then went on to explore new opportunities and found The Switch, where he began his new professional path as a Key Account Manager for several European customers. He was promoted a few years later to head up sales in
KVH Appoints Loke VP Asia Pacific
KVH Industries (Nasdaq: KVHI) said that Ken Loke has been named Vice President – Asia Pacific, to direct all initiatives for KVH in this region. Loke has extensive experience in satellite and managed services with top companies active in the telecommunications and maritime industries. KVH provides connectivity solutions for the maritime market, including global mini-VSAT Broadbandsm services used by thousands of vessels worldwide.Prior to joining KVH, Loke held the positions of chief commercial officer and chief executive officer for Eutelsat – Asia Pacific, and senior vice
Vice Adm. Richard Hunt to lead SNA
Vice Adm. Barry McCullough, who has been president since 2013.Hunt is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was commissioned in February 1976 through the Officer Candidate School program in Newport, R.I. He attended Naval Post Graduate School, receiving a Master of Science in Telecommunications Systems Management in March 1988.He has served in USS Sampson (DDG 10), USS Underwood (FFG 36) and USS Roark (FF 1053), and has commanded USS Crommelin (FFG 37) and USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). As a flag officer, he commanded Carrier Strike Group Six/John F Kennedy Strike Group; Commander
LR Appoints Butcher as Managing Director
; Inspection Services. Based in Birmingham, U.K., Butcher brings with him over 30 years of leadership experience in global professional services businesses. After graduating from Southampton University, Butcher held a number of leadership roles in the assurance, IT services and telecommunications sectors, including positions with SAI Global, Marconi, Ericsson and Damovo. With full responsibility for the leadership and development of Lloyd’s Register’s Management Systems and Inspection Services international business, Butcher will play a key role in building
CMA CGM Recruits Digital Expert Krishnamurthy
; Krishnamurthy, who joins CMA CGM on February 12, has spent most of his career in the fields of IT and transformation. He has held various senior leadership positions over more than 25 years at Infosys, where he was most recently President - Head of Europe and Global Head Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications & Services. He graduated in Electronics Engineering from the University of Pune
Windstar Cruises Appoints Inman as Director
program while at the cruise line and played a key role in supervising emergency response, maritime regulatory audits, environmental compliance and safety management systems. Educated at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and a Master of Science in Telecommunications Systems Management from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Inman is also an associate fellow of The Nautical Institute and a board member for both the Alaska Maritime Prevention and Response Network and The Puget Sound Maritime Historic Society and Youth Maritime Training Association. Inman
Drechsel Joins Sea IT Technical Team
Adam Drechsel has joined the international team at the Sea IT headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Drechsel has a background in system development and networks. He has previously held positions as technical account manager and IT technician at Gotanet, an internet and telecommunications provider.
NIMASA Executive Director, 23 Others Bags NSE Fellowship
and Electronics Engineering and the Project Management Institute, USA. His working experience spans nearly three decades mostly in the private sector. He was at various times Project Manager, MTN Nigeria, Chief Operating Officer, Hybrid Systems Engineering Ltd, Technical Manager, Mobile Telecommunications Services amongst other. The NIMASA ED is also a member of other prestigious bodies including the Project Management Institute of the United States of America and has attended several courses in Engineering and Management in Nigeria and abroad. He has also brought to bear his vast experience
NYK Promotes Its First Woman Captain
then their numbers have continued to rise. The company currently has 14 working all over the world at sea and on land. History of Japanese Officers at NYK 1885: NYK Line founded 1920: Japanese officers total about 1,400 in all positions, i.e., captains, chief engineers, telecommunications chiefs, pursers, etc. 2004: NYK becomes first major Japanese oceangoing company to accept female officers 2006: NYK begins program to allow graduates from non-maritime colleges/universities to begin officer training after joining the company 2017: Woman promoted to rank
OceanWorks Names MacIntosh Operations Manager
increase in the number of projects to be completed in 2017. Among her many tasks, she will be responsible for the on-time delivery of products and program deliverables. MacIntosh, has over 20 years of experience in progressively more senior positions in the subsea, aerospace, defense and telecommunications industries. She brings broad experience to the OW team in manufacturing, quality, supply chain and materials, legal, regulatory and environmental compliance and industrial security. Andrea is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, and holds a degree in Physics. She is also
SpeedCast Appoints Kagan as COO
to Chief Executive Officer Pierre-Jean Beylier. Kagan comes to SpeedCast from Globalstar, where he served as President and COO. Uniquely qualified as a result of his extensive industry experience, Kagan previously held C-level executive positions at ITC Global, Globe Wireless, Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), ICG Satellite Services and Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd. Kagan is expected to start in March 2017, and joins during a key period as integration activities with Harris CapRock accelerate following the completion of the acquisition on January 1, 2017. A
