Two new appointments at underwater technology company

04.09.2020
UNDERWATER technology company OTAQ Group has announced the appointment of two key figures as it continues its drive to grow turnover to £50m by 2025.

Chris Hyde steps into the role of as chief technical officer having filled the position of chief commercial officer since 2015 and Maurice Coull joins the marine technology company as chief engineer.

The Aberdeen-based company which also has offices in Lancaster, Ulverston and Puerto Montt in Chile specialise in developing and improving underwater technology products.



A founding member of the OTAQ team, Chris has over 25 years’ experience in systems and technology for aquaculture and offshore energy.

He said:I plan on delivering an enhanced product strategy focussed on aquaculture, primarily targeting, algal bloom analysis, video-based AI technologies, control and data platforms and enhancing our predator deterrent systems.

Over the last five years, Maurice has led the build of large projects primarily for new clients in Singapore, as engineering manager & technical authority at Fathom Systems. Prior to this, he ran his own engineering company, Immerse Technologies Ltd, for over eight years working for clients in the Aberdeen area.

As chief engineer for OTAQ Group, Maurice will drive product development, primarily with a focus on OTAQ Aquaculture Ltd where several ongoing long-term projects are in progress.

He said:I am looking forward to starting the next stage of my career with OTAQ, using my ROV, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle and most recently Diving System experience to lead product development.

This is a very exciting time to join the company and I am eager to see what lies ahead.


Phil Newby, OTAQ chief executive officer, said:We’re delighted Chris has taken on this key role and that Maurice has agreed to join OTAQ. with both of them ready to push ahead with product development plans.

With a combined 65 years of industry experience, Chris and Maurice have the expertise and enthusiasm needed to strengthen and support the engineering department with innovative new product development.
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Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK









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