Mark, who previously held the position of Business Development Director, succeeds Neil Potter, who has stepped down after six years as CEO.

Having led ROVOP’s global sales, business development, and marketing activities across the US, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, Mark brings extensive international commercial experience and a deep understanding of the energy and subsea sectors to his new role.

Throughout his career, Mark has focused on identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and building long-term customer relationships. His commercially focused and collaborative approach will be central to ROVOP’s next phase of development.

As CEO, Mark will focus on driving sustainable growth and strengthening collaboration with companies across the Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) Group, leveraging their combined expertise and capabilities to deliver greater value to customers.

Commenting on his appointment, Mark Gilmartin said: “I am delighted to take on the role of CEO at such an important stage in ROVOP’s development.

“We have a talented team, a strong reputation in the market and significant opportunities to build on our capabilities and international presence. My priority is to bring together our people, technology and operational expertise to deliver continued value for our customers and drive sustainable growth.

“I look forward to working closely with our teams and colleagues across the ECO Group as we build on our achievements and take the business forward.”