Great Yarmouth, UK: Hydroacoustic technology manufacturer GeoAcoustics Ltd has appointed Paul Stone as General Manager at its headquarters in Norfolk. With 35 years of diverse experience across offshore and subsea operations and management, Paul brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in senior leadership roles.
Paul’s appointment comes as GeoAcoustics' continues to deliver innovations like its AI-powered bathymetric data processing for numerous customers worldwide. Recognised as a leading British exporter with a King's Award for Enterprise in International Growth, the company also won the Eastern Daily Press Medium Business of the Year 2024 award in November, highlighting its commitment to excellence and reputation as a top employer in its home county of Norfolk.
Paul joins GeoAcoustics following a 17 year career at Seamap Malaysia, which culminated in a five year tenure as General Manager at the company’s Malaysian headquarters from 2018 to 2023. During this time, he led operations, managed manufacturing and repairs, and successfully integrated new product lines. His extensive experience in offshore operations and technology, and customer-focused solutions aligns perfectly with GeoAcoustics’ mission to deliver ‘Excellence in Subsea Sound’.
Reflecting on his new role, Paul said: “GeoAcoustics has an outstanding reputation for delivering cutting-edge sonar technology that sets benchmarks in various marine sectors globally. I’m excited to join the company and contribute to new innovations while strengthening our market position globally. I look forward to working with the talented team and channel partners to build on the company’s unrivalled legacy and drive its future success.”
Linda Dowdeswell, Director and co-owner of GeoAcoustics Ltd, added: “Paul’s extensive experience and proven leadership make him the perfect choice to guide operations and inspire our team. His appointment underscores our dedication to sustainability and the delivery of world-class hydroacoustic technology, while supporting our position as an industry leader committed to quality, customer focus, and environmental responsibility.”
GeoAcoustics remains dedicated to advancing marine survey technology through its core portfolio which includes the GeoSwath bathymetric sonar, GeoPulse sub-bottom profiler, and Pulsar side scan sonar. With a focus on combining reliability, innovation, and customer-centric solutions, GeoAcoustics is well positioned for more sustainable growth under Paul’s leadership.
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Saul Trewern
Oceanspace Communications
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Email: saul@theoceanspace.com
About GeoAcoustics Ltd
GeoAcoustics Ltd delivers innovative, field-proven technologies for customers working in the inland waterway and marine hydrographic surveying, dredging and marine-research fields. Headquartered in Great Yarmouth, UK, with a global presence through a network of channel partners, the company specialises in the design, development, manufacture, and commissioning of advanced side scan, bathymetry, and sub-bottom profiling sonar-systems.
GeoAcoustics Ltd has been a partner for the offshore energy, subsea, and marine survey sectors since 1978 and has had two different corporate owners in this time. The company returned to independent ownership in December 2020, and continues to develop innovative products, like sonar technology that is capable of outperforming multibeam echo sounders and AI systems that unlock IHO S-44 standard marine data in real time.
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