Cellula Robotics is experiencing rapid growth, driven by its innovative approach and expanding market presence. As part of its global expansion initiative, the company recognized the need for a leader based in the UK who understands the intricacies of the subsea industry and shares Cellula’s vision for the future.
Richard’s extensive experience and commitment to excellence make him an ideal fit for Cellula. He began his career in the subsea industry with International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd. in Vancouver, Canada. He then spent a decade leading Kongsberg Marine Robotics’ sales team, where he honed his skills in driving business growth and fostering industry relationships.
Richard has been an active member of the Society of Underwater Technology’s Panel on Underwater Robotics and a life member of the Marine Technology Society. He has volunteered as a technical reviewer for the IEEE OES Oceans conference for over a decade and served as a board member for Eelume AS.
“I am very excited to be joining Cellula at such a pivotal time in the AUV industry,” said Richard Mills. “The adoption of long-range systems by the subsea and seabed warfare community across the defense sector is accelerating. We are also seeing offshore energy operators evaluate long-range autonomous vehicles, especially where lifecycle emissions are a growing consideration. When we couple long endurance with the ability to loiter, deploy, and potentially recover off-platform assets, the operational future is almost unlimited across defense, commercial, and science applications. The Solus range of hydrogen-powered AUVs provides a real opportunity to do something quite different.”
Cellula Robotics is poised for continued growth and innovation, driven by its commitment to sustainable, autonomous underwater solutions. The addition of Richard Mills to the leadership team reinforces this commitment and positions the company for success in an evolving global market.
