ABERDEEN-BASED Hydro Group, a global service provider of optical and electrical products in the subsea technology industry, has appointed Derrick Reith as its international sales director.
He was formerly general manager at Proserv Offshore.
Hydro said his appointment was part of the company’s overall vision to strengthen the sales team and drive the company forward into emerging international markets.
Mr Reith said: “Hydro Group is well placed to move forward with its growth plans set out over the next four years.
“Some 40% of our business is export. Our plan is to increase our manufacturing capacity and bring this nearer to 70%.
“You can look at the current economic climate and industry downturn in a positive or negative way.
“The team at Hydro Group is focused on the positive and the road ahead towards international growth.”
Hydro, which has 72 staff, was formed in 1982