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BEACON OFFSHORE LTD. 2016 ~ PresentCommercial DirectorEmployed to facilitate company growth through review, implantation and expansion of range of services and geographical footprint. During my first 5 years the company has achieved more than 10 x growth, built a comprehensive ROV fleet, established an Australian subsidiary and become a market leader in subsea decommissioning activities.

Responsible for company formation and set up, including all legally required licenses, registrations etc. Selection and refurbishment of Bangkok office facility. The company was successfully registered with the Thai Board Of Investment (BOI), allowing various privileges including 100% foreign ownership. AME Thailand recovered all start-up costs and achieved profitability within two years with projects carried out in Thailand, China and Vietnam, with additional support provided to the KL office… Show more Responsible for company formation and set up, including all legally required licenses, registrations etc. Selection and refurbishment of Bangkok office facility. The company was successfully registered with the Thai Board Of Investment (BOI), allowing various privileges including 100% foreign ownership. AME Thailand recovered all start-up costs and achieved profitability within two years with projects carried out in Thailand, China and Vietnam, with additional support provided to the KL office for high profile projects such as the Shell Kakap Gumsut start up. Show less

Providing strategic and corporate advice on guidance during the acquisition and subsequent expansion of AME by Kencana Petroleum. Specific projects included the setting up of a dedicated ROV division, various safety initiatives and the formation of a semi-autonomous subsidiary in Thailand.

Overall responsibility for corporate, commercial and operational management of the company; specifically ensuring adherence to all corporate conformance and reporting criteria, strategic growth and business development opportunities, major client liaison, budgeting and finance. Primary responsibility for managing new build ship program and acquisitions fueling both lateral and geographic company expansion. In the preceding 10 years prior to assuming the Executive Director role, worked in… Show more Overall responsibility for corporate, commercial and operational management of the company; specifically ensuring adherence to all corporate conformance and reporting criteria, strategic growth and business development opportunities, major client liaison, budgeting and finance. Primary responsibility for managing new build ship program and acquisitions fueling both lateral and geographic company expansion. In the preceding 10 years prior to assuming the Executive Director role, worked in various management functions with principal responsibility for the development of the company into a leading offshore service provider. Managed a workforce in excess of 600 people, operating a global fleet of eight vessels with associated services. Major Projects and AccomplishmentsLed the growth of Mermaid Offshore Services (MOS), from a local 'garage' type operation to a global player with operations carried out in approximately 16 countries. During five year tenure as Executive Director, key accomplishments included:Drove numerous and diverse sustainable growth drivers including; three company acquisitions, development of ship building program valued at US$ 200 million, including conceptual design of second generation DP DSV's. Management of this program culminated in the successful delivery of these vessels which have all successfully completed major projects.Managed the various functions associated with public listing in Singapore as the largest subsidiary of the parent holding companyDiversified and laterally expanded services to include; remotely operated vehicles, operation of complex specialized vessels and hydrographic survey.Instigated various quality systems to include: ISO 9001, ISO14000, ISO 18000, DNV approved FMS and SMS, ISPS.Championed a behavior based safety culture that resulted in numerous safety awards from major clients including; Chevron, Shell and BP, with 7 million man hours without an LTI as of September 2010. Show less

Responsible for running the company's Bangkok office with Thai joint venture partner; contract review, technical and commercial bid preparation. Preparation of procedures in preparation for ISO 9000 implementation.

On site management of subsea infrastructure refurbishment project

Commercial diver on a wide variety of inspection and construction projects