A Chartered Geologist, Michele brings over 20 years of international experience in geoscience, working across Oil & Gas and Offshore Wind projects.

Michele joined Global Maritime in 2022. She leads GM’s Geoscience business stream, driving innovation across five core disciplines: Geophysics, Engineering Geology, Geospatial Information Systems, Geotechnical Engineering and Subsea Cables.

Kevin has been with Global Maritime since 2008. He began his career as a Naval Architect delivering engineering services across design studies, mooring systems, vessel stability, and hydrodynamics. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering.

In 2015, he took on the role of Country Manager for Global Maritime’s Canadian operations. He now leads the strategic and commercial direction of the engineering and software business stream, providing technical guidance across all regions where the company operates.

John Butler is a Chartered Marine Engineer and Fellow of the IMarEST, bringing over 25 years of experience in the marine and offshore sectors. His diverse career spans subsea construction, consultancy, and project management.

Since joining Global Maritime in 2021 as Head of Oil & Gas and Energy Transition, John has taken the lead of the Marine Services Business Stream, focusing on diversification and the continued delivery of high-quality services to clients worldwide.

James Vavasour oversees the global MWS activities across offshore marine and energy installations, including oil and gas, renewables, MODUs, heavy-lift transports, and wet tows.

Since joining in September 2023, James has led international operations with technical precision. A graduate Naval Architect and Fellow of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects, he is a founding member and former Chair of SOMWS and a recognized thought leader in risk prevention services in the energy insurance sector.

Rolf Åge Vågen has been with Global Maritime since 2011 and stepped into a leadership role in July 2025. Over the years, he has held a range of positions across engineering, software, and marine operations.

He now oversees the strategic direction and financial performance of the marine operations business stream, with a strong focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Rolf brings extensive offshore expertise, with experience spanning both the Oil & Gas and Renewables sectors – enabling valuable knowledge transfer across disciplines.