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Neil Gordon

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Chief Executive at Global Underwater Hub
📍 Westhill, Scotland, United Kingdom

Neil Gordon is the Chief Executive of the Global Underwater Hub, building on a decade of leadership as CEO of its predecessor, Subsea UK. With a background in commercial diving, he is a prominent figure driving growth and innovation across the UKs underwater industry, encompassing energy and defence sectors.

His non-executive roles at OPITO and the National Subsea Research Initiative demonstrate a commitment to workforce safety, skills development, and research within the energy sector. He has a stated interest in the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal Navy, aligning with the industrys defence applications.

In 2022, Neil was awarded an honorary Doctor of Technology by Robert Gordon University for his significant contributions to the subsea industry.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive
Location
Westhill, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Underwater Sector Growth
As CEO of the UK's leading industry body, he is dedicated to creating global opportunities and driving collaboration for the £9.5 billion underwater sector.
Energy Transition
He actively discusses the challenges and opportunities in the UK energy sector, emphasizing the role of subsea technology and offshore wind in achieving Net Zero goals.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Chief Executive
Global Underwater Hub
6-2014 - 11-2021
Non Executive Director
National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI)
7-2013 - 6-2024
Non Executive Director
OPITO
6-2011 - 11-2021
Chief Executive
Subsea UK
4-2007 - 6-2011
General Manager
National Hyperbaric Centre
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