Meet Our Team
The experts driving JAVELIN’s innovative anchoring solutions and committed to advancing the floating offshore wind industry.
MANAGEMENT
Philip Strong
CEO and Technical Director
Entrepreneur and pioneer, developer of solution-focused products, Philip is now leading the JAVELIN project to solve the challenges of floating offshore wind anchoring.
Graham Ross
Head of Operations
A drilling specialist with over 40 years of experience, Graham brings his extensive knowledge of operational environments to JAVELIN.
Duncan Cuthill
Marine Consultant
Duncan, a Master Mariner with robust knowledge of mooring and anchoring and vessel operations, provides commercial, marine operational and compliance support.
Alun Jones
Contracts Manager
Alun combines engineering expertise with strong business acumen to ensure JAVELIN’s development aligns with commercial needs, keeping the project on track and meeting market demands.
Peter Shiner
Head of Geoscience
A geological and modelling expert with extensive experience in managing subsurface evaluation and modelling programmes (O&G/geotechnical), Peter leads JAVELIN geotechnical design.
TECHNICAL
Daniel Martinez
Engineering Manager
Daniel is an experienced engineering manager who specialises in offshore product design, project management and global business development.
Luke Anstice
Geotechnical Engineer
Luke is a qualified geotechnical engineer with extensive engineering and project management experience in offshore drilling & construction, civil and ground investigation.
Rachael Smith
Design and Development Engineer
Rachael is a design and development engineer supporting JAVELIN’s development with her expertise in marine renewables, specifically floating wind.
Jack Barnes
Research and Development Engineer
Jack is an R&D engineer, advancing JAVELIN’s anchoring solution through skilled numerical modelling, data analysis, and field testing.
John Naismith
Strategic Advisor
John is a highly experience manager of offshore projects with over 30 years’ experience. He provides insight that is fundamental to the development of JAVELIN.
OPERATIONS
Jesse Pullin
Test Technician
Jesse is lead technician supporting our testing programme and the organisation of our test facility in Bristol.
Stuart Cowen
Drilling / Supply Consultant
Stuart has 30 years’ experience with borehole technology and contracting services.
Connor Fathers
Support Technician
Connor supports our testing operations in Bristol.
COMMERCIAL
Roger Catherall
Director / Business Consultant
An experienced international business manager with extensive experience in global offshore technology, Roger supports commercial activities.
Daisy McDonnell
Research Analyst
Daisy leverages maritime experience and sustainability research to drive effective stakeholder engagement.