Archie brings to SpillConsult an extensive and proven track record in the leadership and development of international multicultural business.

Archie has over 40 years of Board directorship activity in both business and charitable environments and has built a strong network of contacts across the marine and oil sectors globally.

After a successful spell as a Board director with Ocean Inchcape Ltd (OIL), Archie joined Oil Spill Response ltd (OSRL) in 1995 where he stayed until 2013 as a Director and as Chief Executive.

Archie was recruited by OSRL to deliver the transition of the company from a department of bp into an independent commercial company, which is now recognised internationally as the ‘go to’ organisations for oil spill solutions.

From 2014 onwards Archie has been non-executive Chairman of Earth-I Ltd, a satellite and data management company specialising in the use of AI and machine learning to rapidly analyse data from space for both commercial and military use.

Archie also has numerous commitments outside of work. He recently retired from Chairman of the Governors the London Nautical School and serves as a Vice President of Royal National Lifeboat Institute.

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