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Ian McFarlane

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Sales Director Underwater Systems at Thales
📍 West Linton, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ian McFarlane is a results-oriented Sales Director at Thales UK, specializing in Underwater Systems. With over a decade in the maritime industry and a BSC from Solent University, he leads sales and business development for advanced naval technology. People often describe him as inspirational, knowledgeable, and well-organized.

He contributed to developing a decision support tool for submarine rescue operations, a project inspired by the real-world grounding of the HMS Astute.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Sales Director Underwater Systems
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
West Linton, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Autonomous Naval Systems
He is deeply involved in projects for uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and integrating autonomous systems with traditional naval fleets for anti-submarine warfare.
Sonar Technology
He discusses Thales's role as the main sonar design authority for the Royal Navy's submarines and the development of new, miniaturized sonar for underwater drones.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Sales Director Underwater Systems
Thales
4-2022 - 10-2024
Head Of Sales, Above Water Systems
Thales
7-2019 - 4-2022
Export Sales Manager
Thales
2-2018 - 7-2019
Head Of Business Development
MacTaggart Scott
9-2015 - 2-2018
Sales and Marketing Manager
Thales
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Education
2012 - 2013
Industry Diploma
Lloyds Maritime Academy
1992 - 1995
BSC
Solent University
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