Offshore geoscience and geotechnical engineering consultancy, Cathie, has appointed Matthew Laing as UK Business Development Manager.

Laing (pictured) has been promoted to UK Business Development Manager. The role will see him lead BD initiatives throughout the UK, manage key client relationships and ensure that the Cathie philosophy is delivered at the pre-award stage.

Laing brings over six years’ technical experience to the position, having worked in various engineering roles at Pell Frischmann and Penspen before joining Cathie as a Senior Project Engineer in 2018. During his time with the company, Laing has already helped Cathie win a number of key projects in the offshore renewable sector.

Gareth Ellery, Business Development Director commented, 
“There is a huge demand for Cathie’s unique proposition to the offshore industry, providing Expertise, Seabed and Below. It’s important for us to be able to facilitate that demand through our valued client relationships with someone with true technical capability, industry insight and commitment. I’m really pleased that we’re able to recognise that ability within our existing team and give this opportunity to Matt.”

Matthew Laing said, “I’m very excited to get started in this new role helping Gareth and the Business Development team deliver the unique Cathie approach into new and exciting projects within the UK and beyond.”

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