New Vessels | Team
Marine Asset Replacement Committee (MARC)
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Ian Howard
Chairman of Isles of Scilly Steamship Group
Ian joined the board in 2019 and became Chairman two months later. Having qualified as a solicitor in 1980, Ian spent most of his working life with Siemens before he chaired the board of one of Europe’s leading copper fabricators. He currently serves on the boards of a number of other companies and pension funds.
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Kevin George
Marine Asset Replacement Committee Chairman
Kevin’s joined the board of directors in September 2019. His early career was in avionic engineering before he moved into the marine industry. Kevin is now the Chair of Aurigny Air Services in Guernsey and is the Chair of Trustees at the UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) charity in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
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Stuart Reid
CEO of Isles of Scilly Steamship Group
Stuart joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in July 2013 and was appointed as a Board director in June 2015. Stuart qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2007.
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Judith Piper
CFO and Company Secretary
Judith joined the company in October 2018 and was appointed as a Board director in May 2019. Judith qualified as a Chartered Certified accountant in 2001.
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Steve Hicks
Non-Executive Director
Born on St Mary’s, Steve Hicks was a cadet in the Merchant Navy with P&O. He spent over 20 years at sea predominantly in the offshore oil industry in the North Sea. He is one of the three pilots licensed for the waters of Scilly and now the Lifeboat Operations Manager for the St Mary’s Station.
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Gary Randall
Non-Executive Director
Gary was appointed to the Board in August 2018. He has been practising as a Chartered Accountant for the last 30 years and is the Managing Director of Prydis Accounts Ltd.
New Vessel Project Team
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Stuart Reid
Chief Executive Officer
Stuart joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in July 2013 and was appointed as a Board director in June 2015. Stuart qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2007.
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Judith Piper
CFO and Company Secretary
Judith joined the company in October 2018 and was appointed as a Board director in May 2019. Judith qualified as a Chartered Certified accountant in 2001.
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Sharon Sandercock
Marketing and Communications Manager
Sharon is a Chartered Marketer and brings over 15 years of industry experience to her role, she joined the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group in July 2013. Sharon is also a member of the Island Partnership, with the role of Board Director.
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Chris Lingham
Technical Superintendent
Chris joined Isles of Scilly Steamship Group in May 2021 as Technical Superintendent. Chris has worked within the shipping industry, both as Chief Engineer at sea and on projects ashore, for over 30 years.
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Tom Weise
Marine Superintendent (DPA)
Tom joined Isles of Scilly Steamship Group in January 2022 as Marine Superintendent. Tom previously worked for Red Funnel and spent many years at sea before coming ashore.
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David Redgrave
Master Scillonian III
David started with the Group in 2003 and was appointed senior Master in 2006, serving both Gry Maritha and Scillonian III.
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Tom Sexton
Master of Gry Maritha
Tom served as Gry Maritha’s Chief Mate for 5 years before taking on the role of Master in 2022. Tom worked for Maersk in its offshore oil and gas division before joining the Steamship Group in 2017.
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Andrew Fogden
Freight and Commercial Manager
Andrew joined the Steamship Group as Freight and Commercial Manager in August 2023. He has previously held management positions for logistic companies in the South East of England and has many years of experience in freight contract negotiations.