New general manager takes the helm at Welaptega

Leading underwater inspection provider, Welaptega, has appointed a new general manager
for its global business.



Tyler de Gier has been promoted from within Welaptega and will be based in the company’s
headquarters in Halifax, Canada. The appointment is part of an international growth strategy
for the business and follows the acquisition of the company by global subsea equipment and
solutions specialist, Ashtead Technology, in November 2018.

Mr de Gier will oversee the day-to-day running of Welaptega, applying the group strategy
and growing the business globally, with the support of Ashtead Technology. He holds a
B.Eng in mechanical engineering and during an extensive career with Welaptega has held
business development, engineering and project management roles.

He previously worked for the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore oil & gas regulator (CNSOPB),
where he was advisor – offshore installations and safety officer, specialising in production
asset integrity management, decommissioning, and regulatory and standards development.

Allan Pirie, CEO of Ashtead Technology, said: “With his engineering background and vast
experience of the Welaptega business and mooring inspection technology, Tyler has the
skills and knowledge to support the company’s growth ambitions. I look forward to working
closely with him as we continue to deliver a comprehensive asset integrity management
service to our clients.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr de Gier said: “I am very pleased to be taking on this
role at Welaptega at such an exciting time for the business. The acquisition by Ashtead
Technology has given us the opportunity to invest in R&D, further develop our state-of-the-
art inspection technology, and expand our international presence to provide a local service
delivery to our clients.”

The announcement of a new general manager for the business follows two further strategic
appointments by Welaptega of business development managers in the UK and USA. The
appointments mark the first time Welaptega has had a presence in these energy hubs and
have been made in direct response to industry need.

Jonathan Miller is based in Ashtead Technology’s Houston office in the USA and Kyle
MacInnis has relocated from Welaptega’s headquarters in Halifax (Canada) to Aberdeen in
the UK. Both are tasked with implementing and managing business growth and are
supported with locally based equipment and service personnel.

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada