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Martin H

Fractional Business Development Director, Strategy Advisor, NED

Jurisdiction

Canada | France | Russia | United Kingdom

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Project Manager
2023 - 2025

Lead of a team of 10 project specialists to ensure timely completion within scope and budget and technical requirements. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business goals. Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocations. Prepare and issue tenders, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual obligations. Recruit, onboard, and manage project team members for optimal performance. Coordinate supports from various departments of the Company. Track project progress and identify potential risks or bottlenecks. Key Accomplishments • Managed a 7 - figures offshore and onshore survey project, involving seismic, analog, ROV, and seabed geotech from three vessels in +30m to –450m water depth, .as well as UXO, analog, seismic and geotech survey onshore.

Co - Founder | Managing Director
2020 - 2023

SDI is a bootstrapped startup utilizing cutting - edge advancements in vibratory and resonance technology to deliver real - time computerized guidance for optimizing sonic drilling. Led sales, branding, and marketing efforts to drive market expansion. Developed and executed business development, commercial, financial, and marketing strategies. Managed P&L, financial planning, budgeting, and revenue growth initiatives. Optimized internal processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and operations. Built and maintained relationships with stakeholders, partners, and investors. Identified growth opportunities and guided strategic decision - making. Key Accomplishments • Achieved market fit, successfully sold 10 units, and increased brand recognition.

Chief Geotechnical Engineer
2018 - 2020

TI - Geo is a pioneering company focused on developing and bringing to market the world's most advanced seabed -based subsea geotechnical rig. Oversaw geotechnical processes for deep - water seabed drill rig development. Led company - wide digitization, selecting and implementing digital solutions. Developed and implemented a data collection and online reporting dashboard. Evaluated and enhanced QHSE policies and processes for compliance and efficiency. Supported sales, marketing, divestment, and merger initiatives. Advised on corporate strategy, stakeholder management, and board relations. Managed relationships with sister companies, investors, partners, and staff. Key • Earned Board recognition for orchestrating the digitization of operational and back - office processes, enhancing efficiency and workflow.

Project Geotechnical Specialist
2017 - 2018

collaborated with its Russian joint venture partner, Nipigaspererabotka, to develop the Arctic LNG 2 project. Reviewed geotechnical FEED from third - party vendors for compliance and feasibility. Engaged with business partners, subcontractors (NGI, Saipem), and scientific institutes (Nipigas, VNIIG, MGU). Assessed soil conditions, geological data, and site investigations for engineering decisions. Provided geotechnical expertise for risk assessment, foundation design, and project planning. Key Accomplishments • Optimized efficiency and budget by replacing complex grouting with high - precision dredging for Gravity Base Structures, securing stakeholder consensus on the new soil - structure interaction approach.

Head of Group Development
2005 - 2016

• Built the largest team across Europe, growing to 50 staff members and achieving an €8M turnover. • Diversified business from Oil & Gas to Offshore Wind, generating 68% of turnover during the oil price downturn by expanding into Offshore Wind, Nuclear, and Ports & Harbors. • Secured 100% EDF - EN funding to launch the SafeDrill research project, addressing a critical market gap. • Achieved industry dominance, earning recognition as "Inevitable" by a leading technical journalist after saturating the French Offshore Oil & Gas and Offshore Wind markets. • Co - invented and patented the Rockmat concept, advancing offshore foundation solutions for rocky seabeds. • Founded G - Octopus, a specialized service company in dynamic and static pile load testing, securing a sales partnership with global leader PDI. • Spearheaded the sale of CATHIE Associates to DEME Group, leading negotiations and bridging communications between buyers and associates.

Founder, Managing Director
2005 - 2016

• Acquired representation of PDI in Western Europe and North Africa • WOO'd TOTALENERGIES to Dynamic Load Testing Technologies • Trained a team of instrumentation specialists • Delivered the Keynote Lecture French Soil Mechanics Association seminar on Pile Dynamic Load Testing • Visiting on Pile Driving and Dynamic Load testing

Fractional Business Development Director, Strategy Advisor, NED
2025 - Present

Assisting SME in the Offshore Renewables and Oil&Gas Industries adjust their Market Proposition, Growth Strategy, and increase Sales

Education

Masters of Executive MBA in Entrepreneurship and International DevelopmentIE Business School
2017 - 2018
Masters of CivilMcGILL University, Montreal / INPG, Grenoble
1990 - 1993

Skills

Core skills1
Languages2

Skills

Merger Integration, Communications, Busbar, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Strategic Marketing, File Monitoring, Whatsapp, Marketing, Business Development

Languages

French
English

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