Jean has considerable experience working in the energy and the technology sectors in both the UK and around the world. Most recently, Jean was Chief Executive Officer of Smiths Group's largest division, John Crane, where he drove a highly effective growth strategy in a business that operates in over 50 countries. He has an engineering degree and spent over a decade in various financial and market-facing roles with energy services business, Schlumberger. His experience also includes five years as Chief Financial Officer of Expro, the offshore energy services provider, during which he played a key role in its successful turnaround.

Karen was the Director of Group Finance at Johnson Matthey plc, a position she held from January 2020 to November 2023 – including the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer for six months, in November 2020. Karen's previous roles also include Finance Director for the Aviation sector of Babcock plc and a variety of senior finance roles at Vodafone plc, Hanson plc and Amec Foster Wheeler plc. Karen began her career at Arthur Andersen. She is a member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of Scotland and the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

Helen is a highly experienced lawyer with over 20 years of expertise in FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 UK-listed companies. She has led global teams across key international markets and brings a strong track record in supporting complex business environments.

Helen joins us from IMI plc, where she held several senior leadership roles, including Divisional General Counsel. She brings deep experience in the energy and naval marine sectors and has played a pivotal role in driving business transformation, M&A activity, and international growth strategies.

Helen also brings a wealth of expertise in corporate governance and risk management and has led the development and implementation of effective compliance policies and procedures, ensuring robust and responsible business practices at scale.

Neil Sims, appointed Head of the Energy Division at James Fisher following the company’s structural simplification in late 2022, brings extensive experience from his career in the oil and gas industry. Neil gained diverse experience working in the global energy, technology and industrial sectors. Most recently, Neil Sims was VP of Product Lines and Energy Transition at Expro LLC where he led over 50% of the portfolio (by revenue) operating in over 50 countries. Neil also developed and implemented Expro’s Corporate Energy Transition Strategy.

Over his career, Neil has driven several key growth projects and business turnarounds whilst also working with industry and government in an advocacy role.

Neil was a founding board member of the OGTC (Oil and Gas Technology Centre) now the NZTC (Net Zero Technology Centre), was Co-Chair of Offshore Energies UK and Co-Chair of the NTSA (Net Zero Transition Authority) Supply Chain and Exports Board (Previously the OGA).

Rob Hales, appointed Head of Defence at James Fisher following the company’s structural simplification in late 2022, leads the international commercial diving and defence teams. Prior to James Fisher, Rob worked at PwC Strategy and Serco.  At PwC he worked with international corporations, investors, policy-makers and government departments on mergers and acquisitions, strategy and transformation programmes. Rob joined Serco in corporate strategy and transformation roles, before moving into general management.  His leadership roles included working as part of the Defence Business Services management team within the UK Ministry of Defence and leading the 15-year, £1bn Provision of Marine Services contract operating auxiliary vessels for the Royal Navy.  In his last role at Serco he led the aviation and maritime business of the UK defence division.

Rob has a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University and an Executive MBA from Bayes Business School.  He was privileged to attend the Higher Command and Staff Course at the Defence Academy of the UK in 2021.

Krystyna Tsochlas, Head of Maritime Transport and previously Managing Director at James Fisher Tankships, brings over 20 years of experience in the marine industry, having worked with both shipowners and oil and gas majors in technical, operational, and commercial leadership roles. Prior to joining James Fisher, she held several senior positions at Phillips 66, where she played a key role in driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

With a strong background in ship management and executive leadership, Krystyna has a proven ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver significant results. She is also deeply committed to promoting inclusion and diversity, leveraging her diverse experience and education to foster collaboration and drive positive change within the industry.

Jennifer McRae has extensive experience in the energy, marine services, and mining sectors, working both in the UK and internationally. Most recently, Jennifer served as Chief HR and QHSE Officer at Acteon Group Limited, where she led the organisation’s integration efforts in preparation for a change in ownership, supporting a global workforce of 2,000 employees.

With a strong background in human resources leadership, Jennifer has built her career across diverse industries, including a significant tenure in the mining sector, where she held a variety of key roles. Her international experience spans Europe, Africa, and the Americas, where she has contributed to both operational and leadership functions.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Ottawa and an MBA from Roehampton University.

Matt Abraham serves as Head of Operations at James Fisher, bringing extensive leadership experience across the aerospace, energy, and defence sectors. Prior to joining James Fisher, Matt was Vice President of Global Supply Chain for John Crane, where he managed a globally integrated supply chain and manufacturing operations network. His career also includes senior leadership roles such as Supply Chain & HSE Director at OGUK and Supply Chain Director at Expro, giving him deep expertise in supply chain management, health and safety, and operational excellence across complex global organisations.

With a B.Eng in Engineering Technology and an MSc in Engineering Business Management, Matt combines strong technical knowledge with strategic leadership capabilities. His international experience spans Asia, Australia, India, the Middle East, the US, and South America, where he has led operational teams and overseen large-scale projects.

Kay Marshall is the Head of Sustainability, Communications and Marketing at James Fisher, bringing 25 years’ of experience across the international energy and defence sectors. Most recently, she was Communications Director, Culture and Business Transformation at BAE Systems, where she led strategic change communications for the organisation’s large-scale transformation programme.

Kay’s broader career has spanned marketing, communications, and public affairs, with a particular interest in complex strategic projects; from marketing rebrands, through to financial restructuring communications and business transformations. This included a key role at Expro, where she led the company’s marketing relaunch and latterly, it’s successful Chapter 11 financial restructuring communications.

Kay holds a BA Honours degree in Business Studies, and in addition to her corporate experience, she previously served as a Non-Executive Director at social enterprise.  Kay is passionate about people and continues to volunteer in various mentoring roles that develop the next generation of talent.

Cyrille Levesque serves as Chief Technical Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience in product development and manufacturing within the energy sector. Throughout his career, Cyrille has successfully guided products and technologies from initial concept through to full commercialisation. Most recently, Cyrille served as Chief Technical Officer at John Crane, a division of Smiths Group, where he led a transformation that significantly accelerated product innovation — increasing new product introductions from one per year to more than ten across all divisions.

Prior to this, Cyrille spent a significant part of his career at SLB (formerly Schlumberger), the global leader in oilfield services, where he held a variety of leadership roles. His responsibilities culminated in overseeing engineering and manufacturing for two multi-billion-dollar divisions.

Cyrille’s career has spanned multiple regions, including assignments in France, the Middle East, and the United States, providing him with extensive international experience across diverse markets and cultures.

He also holds a Master of Science in Electronics from École Centrale de Paris in France.

Sean serves as the Chief Digital Officer and Head of Ventures at James Fisher. He has managed all the software technology companies in the Fisher portfolio, from machine control systems to digital twins to condition monitoring applications, delivering value to top clients in the JF portfolio. Previously he was a Principal Consultant with Nathan Associates, a macro-economic consulting firm based in Washington DC, on assignment in Jakarta, Indonesia with the ASEAN Secretariat supporting US trade policy efforts in the SE Asia region.  In earlier days, Sean served as a Foreign Service Officer in the US Agency for International Development where he led large bi-lateral economic cooperation initiatives. Making the link with James Fisher - at the start of his career, Sean was a military diver for the US Navy based at Naval Special Warfare Group 2 in Little Creek Virginia, USA.