Hugh Williams
Chief Executive
Hugh Williams became IMCA Chief Executive in April 2002 when he took over from Tony Read, who retired after five years' service as the Association's first Chief Executive following the establishment of the combined full-time secretariat.
Hugh is a chartered civil engineer and started his career in dock and harbour design and site supervision (including training as a commercial diver) before moving to offshore consultants Noble Denton. Here he specialised in marine operations, including towage and installation of offshore platforms, and especially heavy lift crane operations. This project and engineering experience was a vital springboard to his next role, as Business Development Manager for Heerema Marine Contractors' UK office. Before starting at IMCA he had another spell in marine consultancy with Global Maritime.
Throughout this time, Hugh worked in engineering and commercial liaison roles between contractors, clients and consultants. Several projects also included work with government, statutory bodies, universities, professional bodies and various research organisations. All of this experience is invaluable in his work at IMCA.
As Chief Executive, Hugh is responsible for day-to-day management of IMCA's affairs, reporting to the Association's Overall Management Committee. This includes financial affairs, liaison with senior representatives within member companies and client organisations, publicity/promotional activities and heading up the secretariat.
In particular, Hugh works closely with IMCA Council, comprising senior representatives of 'International Contractor' (ICO) members, and the Overall Management Committee, of which he is a full member. He leads on commercial/contracting-related issues and ensures compliance with the Association's competition law policy, which is crucial to advancing IMCA's work and members' collective interests within the confines of the extensive regulations applied to trade association activities.
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