Following 12 years’ service in the Royal Navy, Martin has forged a career as an experienced CEO and Chartered Engineer. Martin has a strong leadership background in large international corporations and as an entrepreneur, with considerable experience in the marine renewable energy sector. He ran a tidal energy company in Wales and, as a Non-Executive Director of Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, served as Chair of Marine Energy Wales for 12 years. Martin has operated extensively in Europe, North America, and the Far East.

CEO Richard Parkinson said: “This is an exciting time in our development as we welcome Martin Murphy as Chair of our Board. He has exactly the right experience and credentials to help steer our business forward as we enter our next stage of growth.”

Martin Murphy said: “Inyanga Marine Energy Group is an innovative and talented company with immense potential, and the ambition to become a world leader in tidal energy arrays. With the project at Morlais set for deployment and other worldwide projects underway, including in Southeast Asia and France, Inyanga is poised for a period of rapid growth. It is a great opportunity to take on the position of Chair of the Board at this pivotal time, and I am looking forward to contributing to the company’s future success.”