The SSH Variable Buoyancy Solution was invented by company founder, Phil Pritchard, in response to the increasing challenges and opportunities identified within the offshore and subsea industries including renewables, salvage, telecoms, mining and oil and gas. It has been brought to life, and to market, through the collaboration of industry and academia and with the benefit of Innovate UK grant funding. 

We have successfully taken the initial concept through a number of technical challenges and delivered two 5 Tonne Lift working prototype systems which provide the platform for developing and delivering a range of novel lifting systems and solutions.

The company enjoys the protection of a number of globally granted patents.

Fraser Dunsmore Pritchard

CEO

E: fraser@smartersubsea.group

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Over 25 years of worldwide experience in Board and CXO roles in public and private companies.  Specialising in commercialising disruptive business models and new energy technologies, building sustainable value and revenue through effective corporate governance, development of markets diversity, and smart capital structuring. 

Kimberley Denjean

Shareholder, Executive Director, COO

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Over 25 years of experience internationally, specialising in business turnarounds, commercial deployment, governance, project and programme management, and operations.  Delivering companies from concept to full operating status. 

Richard Stevens FCA

Shareholder, Executive Director, Company Secretary and CFO

E: richard@smartersubsea.group

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Over 35 years leadership, financial, risk management and governance experience in professional and regulated environments. Previously a senior partner in a mid-tier accounting practice in London, specialising in SME consultancy with a particular focus on technology-based companies.

Alan Dick

NED

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over 30 years’ experience from the Energy and Finance sectors. Currently Managing Director of Core29. Previously Director of Energy & Industry at Johnston Carmichael, SVP with Piper Sandler (including Piper Jaffray and Simmons & Company International) . Various leadership positions with Expro, ITF and Halliburton. 

Paul Slorach
NED, CTO

E: paul@smartersubsea.group

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Currently CTO at Imenco Future Technologies. Previously  with Verlume as CTO, where he spearheaded strategic technology roadmaps, aligned product development with future market needs, and supported the company’s growth from inception to 40+ employees, achieving global sales and multi-million revenue. 

Peter Watt

Shareholder, Head of Engineering

E: pete@smartersubsea.group

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Senior mechanical engineer with nearly 40 years of experience. Background specialising in advanced composites design and manufacturing design of structures.  R&D programmes for advanced manufacturing techniques and vehicle structures design and development.  

John Graham

Shareholder / Consultant Cryogenics Engineer

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Over 35 years experience in the field of Cryogenics, initially at Oxford University designing and maintaining nitrogen and helium cryogenic liquefaction and recovery systems. 10 years as cryogenic design engineer and over 15 years as an independent cryogenic design consultant.

Fraser Moonie

Industry Advisor 

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Over 30 years’ experience in energy sector leadership within construction, consultancy, and service companies. Extensive experience in vessel operations and EPC sectors. Currently Global Commercial & Strategy Director at Unique Group.  Formerly leadership at Decom North Sea, McDermott, and Bibby Offshore. 

Damian Pritchard

NED

E: damian@smartersubsea.group

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Currently Senior Commercial at Kier Group with background in commercial management and extensive experience in the Utilities Sector. Leads the commercial strategy for non-PFI Works within Kier, managing projects for key clients including Council and Government bodies. 

Phil Pritchard BSc

Shareholder, Inventor, Founder

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Extensive career as business consultant with Blue Chip clients throughout Europe and the Middle East. Successfully created and led the collaboration of leading industry and academic partners to develop the technology prototype.