Simon O’Connell takes up the appointment of Senior SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Market Manager at Ocean Safety, focussing on sales to customers in the international maritime and offshore sectors of SOLAS approved safety products.
Ocean Safety, specialists in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, have created the new key role to reflect the company’s growth in commercial marine for the supply of liferafts, lifejackets and other safety equipment globally.
O’Connell has over 25 years sales experience across all segments in the commercial marine, offshore, cruise and ports sectors, most recently as Maritime Sales Manager selling risk advisory and maritime security solutions to ship owners, managers and operators globally. He has travelled extensively around the world and also managed offices in the Middle East and Indian subcontinent regions.