A subsidiary of the Spanish state-owned shipbuilder, Navantia UK has today appointed Donato Martínez as the company's new chief executive officer.
Mr. Martinez is to take the helm of Harland & Wolff as he succeeds Juan Ignacio de la Cueva, under whose leadership Navantia UK has accomplished the first steps of the integration of H&W. This notably has included the unlocking of key investments for the existing Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme of naval replenishment vessels to be built and serve the UK’s Royal Navy, with final assembly of the newbuilds carried out at H&W’s main yard in Belfast.
The change of leadership follows a few months of significant progress since the acquisition by the Spanish shipbuilder in January of Harland & Wolff's four UK shipyards at Belfast, Appledore in North Devon, Arnish on the Isle of Harris, and Methil on the Firth of Forth.
The new CEO was previously Navantia's Chief Technology and Strategy Officer and a member of the group's global Executive Committee, led the acquisition process, and has been instrumental in developing Navantia UK's business plan.
More Marine Link has on the development of the east Belfast-based shipbuilder.
With the new appointment and Navantia’s global expertise, this is to see the creation of high-skilled jobs and building resilient supply chains, which is to strengthen and contribute to the UK's industrial base.
