www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS April/May 2024 51 NEW FACES Energy Audit Manager to support customers with cost reduction solutions Direct Air has appointed Daniel Murphy as Energy Audit Manager, reflecting the company’s commitment to energy efficiency. With compressed air being a significant energy consumer in industry, Murphy’s expertise will help in providing tailored solutions for cost reduction. While in his previous role as Sales Engineer, Murphy found himself gravitating more towards energy focused services. In his new capacity, Murphy will assist clients with various energy solutions, including data logging, leak detection, heat recovery, and flow monitoring. This appointment signifies Direct Air’s dedication to offering comprehensive support and cuttingedge technology to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs for its customers. Interocean Marine Services (Interocean), the specialist provider of support services to the offshore, energy, marine and renewable sectors, has announced a new Chief Commercial Office (CCO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Simon Laing joins Interocean as CFO and Alex Clark moves into a CCO role following his position as a Marine Technical Advisor for bp Solutions. The two appointments strengthen the existing leadership team following Alex Reid stepping into the COO position and joining Fraser Moore as CEO who moved to Interocean in July 2023. The reinforced expertise builds on the proven track record in managing integrated marine services including engineering, survey and remote inspection. Interocean works with several oil majors, drilling contractors, wind farm operators and Tier 1 Renewable firms and has a team of 40 experienced staff including naval architects, master mariners, project managers and engineers – all working across the UK, Caspian region, UAE and Far East. Alex Reid, COO, Interocean, commented: “Fraser and I are delighted to have Alex and Simon join the Interocean family and supporting us as we head into an exciting and busy 2024. The heritage of the business and the reputation we have built in the marine and oil and gas sector since we started in 2007 has meant it was time to refresh our brand and harness our experience into one name – Interocean Marine Services. This reflects our offering not only in energy and marine but also our growing footprint in the renewables sector.” Interocean provides a ‘total project solution’ from planning, design and installation to operational maintenance, and decommissioning. The global team provides services throughout an asset’s life cycle to create safe, efficient and cost-effective services. New Leadership announced at Interocean Marine Services Dan Lee has been appointed CEO of Workdry International (“Workdry”), the leading provider of engineered asset rental solutions for the handling and treatment of water and wastewater. Dan will work closely with Arcus Infrastructure Partners (“Arcus”), a leading Workdry appoints International CEO European infrastructure investment firm, which manages funds holding a majority shareholding in Workdry, to deliver on its strategy to establish the Group as the number one provider of pump and wastewater treatment rental solutions in the UK and Europe. His appointment follows Workdry’s recent acquisition of Vanderkamp, which brought a leading Dutch pump rental solutions specialist into the Workdry Group alongside its established Selwood and Siltbuster businesses. Lee said: “I am excited to be joining Workdry International at a time of huge momentum, inheriting a business that is in great shape and embarking on a new phase of domestic and international growth. “In my time getting to know the business I’ve already been hugely impressed by the Workdry, Selwood, Siltbuster, and Vanderkamp businesses – and particularly by the professionalism, expertise and commitment of their teams. “Workdry’s success is built on those exceptional people and their commitment to sustainability, innovation and strong partnership with customers, which will be the foundation stones of future growth. “I am looking forward to working with a dedicated team of colleagues to help deliver the vision and strategy for the coming years as Workdry continues to grow organically and through acquisition to expand on its leading position in asset rental solutions for water and wastewater handling and treatment in the UK and Europe.” Dan joins Workdry with a strong track record in capital equipment rental and service businesses. He began his industry career with US-based industrial chemical service provider NCH Group before moving to industrial parts cleaning and washer hire services specialist Safetykleen, where he spent 11 years in senior leadership roles.
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