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Sam Hanton

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Chief Executive Officer at Claxton Engineering Services
📍 Westhill, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sam Hanton is the Chief Executive Officer of Claxton Engineering Services, with over 25 years of experience in the offshore industry. A Chartered Surveyor and graduate of Newcastle University, he has extensive expertise in managing subsea services, business integrations, and leading companies through acquisitions and strategic growth.

He has a proven track record of managing complex corporate transactions, including leading the sale of a global business unit to the Acteon group and its subsequent merger and integration with multiple companies.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Westhill, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Business Integration
Led the integration of Proserv's Field Technology Services into Claxton after its sale to the Acteon group, showcasing direct experience in merging complex business units.
Energy Decommissioning
As a leader in Acteon's decommissioning segment, he has overseen strategic acquisitions to reinforce Claxton's position as a global leader in offshore cutting and decommissioning services.
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Career

Work history

5-2026
Chief Executive Officer
Claxton Engineering Services
1-2023 - 5-2026
Executive Vice President - Acteon Energy Services
Acteon Group Ltd.
1-2021 - 5-2026
Managing Director - Claxton and Probe
Acteon Group Ltd.
8-2019 - 1-2021
CEO
Claxton Engineering Services Ltd.
9-2018 - 7-2019
President - Field Technology Services
Proserv
In the press

Media appearances

Sam Hanton – Chief Executive Officer, Claxton Engineering Services (Speaker Bio). Featured in Offshore Decommissioning Conference
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AF Gruppen acquires Claxton Engineering Services. Featured in AF Gruppen
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Education
1995 - 1998
BSc (Hons)
Newcastle University
1990 - 1995
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QEGS, Penrith
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