Experience

Safetytech Accelerator

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Maritime Engagement

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Established by Lloyd’s Register, we work with clients and cutting-edge tech companies to solve important safety and risk challenges. We are the first dedicated technology accelerator focused on safety and risk in Maritime. Responsible for client and wider industry engagement to develop propositions and proposals that support challenge solutions whilst encouraging the further adoption of industrial safetytech within maritime. Established by Lloyd’s Register, we work with clients and cutting-edge tech companies to solve important safety and risk challenges. We are the first dedicated technology accelerator focused on safety and risk in Maritime. Responsible for client and wider industry engagement to develop propositions and proposals that support challenge solutions whilst encouraging the further adoption of industrial safetytech within maritime.



Lloyd's Register

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Specialist

  • Jun 2020 - Jan 2022

  Responsible for delivery of the core classification product for the tanker and gas market segment within the fleet services department. Key role in maintaining service quality covering both routine service operations and adhoc cases requiring presentation to the Classification group.

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

  Project management of an internal change programme related to the Transfer of Class process within the Classification Section, engaging with stakeholders to deliver a programme of change to improve business performance.

• Product Manager - In-life Services

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2019

  Life-cycle product manager responsible for the in-service marine and offshore product portfolioand owner of the strategic business roadmap for the portfolio area. Conducting activities related to capturing market, customer and competitor insight. Subsequent validation against new product developments through ideation, MVP and full product launch. Business case creation and product ownership through go-to market activity covering proposition creation, marketing collateral, sales staff engagement, opportunity identification and target setting. Business change evangelist to drive product transition to business as usual as supported by company quality procedures. Revenue and margin owner responsible for managing and improving in-life serviceofferings. Work has covered IMO DCS/EU MRV product 'CO2 Verifier', 'Sulphur 2020', 'RemoteSurvey', ‘Transfer of Class’ and 'Block Fee Packaging'.As a product manager I owned & executed the products’ vision & roadmap for my area being accountable for its performance. I created the conditions for market success by acting as the voice of the customer - identifying market needs & requirements, and assessing these against LR unique capabilities to create repeatable & differentiated propositions that drive growth. For launch, I prioritised activity and aligned business stakeholder by building go-to-market plans that enabled cross-functional execution and customer delivery. I monitored the in life customer experience and commercial performance providing new insights on how to continuously & iteratively enhance our market offerings. Show less

• Strategic Marketing Manager – Small & Specialised Ships Innovation Strategy and Research

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

  Working within the Innovation, Strategy & Research department I have held responsibility for Strategic Marketing initiatives for the Small & Specialised Ship segment. The role provided a focal point for emerging market issues and product development through the strategic research group. Achievements included new rule developments for Aluminium construction and area growth initiatives.Business owner for this defined market segment with responsibilities for business performancethrough delivery of the strategic market plan. Liaison with stakeholders and product owners todeliver improvements to delivery of current products & ensure correct market products aredelivered to market in accordance with strategic planning. Responsible for sponsoring ofinnovation ideas to deliver competitive advantage within the target market. Market share (newcon& existing ships) and revenue increases achieved, New markets developed; aquaculture. Show less

• Surveyor/Senior Surveyor

  • Oct 1999 - Jun 2016

  Seventeen years’ experience of classification & statutory survey/consultancy work covering ship new construction and in-service delivery. Marine Country Manager/Chief Country Representative for Lloyd’s Register EMEA. Responsible for business development, office operations, finance and in-service delivery within Kuwait. Client manager for major tanker owner and other local marine clients with liaison responsibilities to flag administration and governmental departments. New building project manager including Aframax product oil tankers & offshore patrol vessels. Show less