Cyberhawk Appoints New CEO And Increases Focus On Technology Innovation
Cyberhawk Innovations has appointed Craig Roberts as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the expansion of the company and the further commercialisation of its aerial inspection and surveying services for the oil & gas and utilities markets including renewables. Cyberhawk are the world leaders in the use of remotely operated aerial vehicles (ROAVs) to carry out engineering inspections of live assets such as flares and transmission towers and also deliver state of the art land surveying services.
Craig Roberts has extensive international business experience and a deep understanding of non-destructive testing (NDT), which is at the heart of Cyberhawk’s service offering. Craig was formerly the CEO of Mechanical Integrity Inc., a leading proponent of advanced NDT for the oil and gas industry, headquartered in Houston, Texas. (Read More) Craig led the development and sale of Mechanical Integrity to PetroChem Inspection Services Inc, a subsidiary of TÜV SÜD, one of the world’s leading technical service organisations.
Speaking of the appointment of Craig Roberts, Cyberhawk’s Chairman Aubrey Thompson says:
“Craig’s NDT inspection background, oil and gas industry knowledge and international business experience make him a good fit for Cyberhawk as it prepares to scale up to meet the growing international demand for its unique and innovative services. “
Cyberhawk’s founder and former Managing Director, Malcolm Connolly, has become Technical Director. This appointment ensures that Cyberhawk continues its focus on R&D innovation that drives the market, differentiates and creates genuine customer value. Malcolm’s R&D leadership in the field of offshore inspection innovation was instrumental in Cyberhawk’s recent win of the UK Oil & Gas award for Business Efficiency.
Cyberhawk is backed by the UK’s leading private equity firm, Scottish Equity Partners through its Environmental Energies Fund and supported by Scottish Enterprise who are also an investor.
