Ian graduated from Strathclyde University with an MSc in Marine Technology and studied for his MBA at Robert Gordon's University. He has over 25 years experience in the oil and gas sector, having worked for equipment manufacturers, contractors and operators; including Vetco, Coflexip, BP and Venture. His field development experience includes subsea and deep water fields in the North Sea, Norway, the Far East and Brazil. As a founder member of DES in 1999, MARS patent holder and DES Enhanced Recovery managing director, Ian has been closely involved in the development of the company from conception through development to commercial deployment, and subsequent growth since the company was acquired by Cameron International in 2007.

MARS systems are now selected for use in the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico and West Africa. As Vice President, Ian is responsible for managing DES operations and overseeing further strategic development of the company.

When not working, Ian spends his time with the family; Ann, Jenny and Andrew.

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Gavin graduated from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen with an MSc in Offshore Engineering in 1996, having previously worked within the Oil & Gas industry since 1990. Gavin experience since graduating has been primarily with the subsea flowline and manifold systems, managing such projects as Statoil Gulfaks Phases 1 & 2 and the more recently as Construction Manager with Subsea 7 on the Venture Sycamore Project.

At DES, Gavin will be responsible for delivering Interface Management for projects in Gulf Of Mexico.

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Steve began his career in the subsea sector with ABB Vetco Gray in 1990. He served his technical apprenticeship in Montrose, Scotland, where he worked as a senior technician for 7 years. Recent appointments include Subsea Supervisor and Subsea Projects Engineer with Venture Petroleum.

At DES, Steve is our Aberdeen Operations Manager, overseeing to the interface of MARS technologies with existing subsea facilities.

When not at work, Steve can be found with his wife Michele and kids Bryce and Jack.

Carolyn graduated from the William Ramsay Technical Institute in 1984. With over 15 years experience of managing offices for young dynamic companies, her expertise lies in customer interfacing, technology and organisation. Having previously worked for growing businesses in the recruitment, technology and engineering sectors, Carolyn is responsible for managing facilities, finance, HR, IS and administration within DES as well as working closely with the project teams.