Release date: 2/07/2025

JFD strengthens Commercial Diving business with leadership appointments

James Fisher (JFD Global), a global provider of specialist marine and defence solutions enabling mission success at sea, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Laing as Commercial Diving Director and Danny Gray’s new role as Senior Advisor, Diving and Subsea.

Andrew joins JFD from the Unique Group, where he held various positions over the past 12 years, most recently as Director: Creation – Diving & Life Support. In this role he was responsible for the global strategic growth and development of customer aligned commercial diving and life support solutions.

Andrew brings over 20 years of international experience across the subsea, energy, and engineering sectors with a strong focus on business development, strategic growth, and customised technical solutions. His customer focused approach combines a strategic mindset with a hands-on understanding of what it takes to deliver market leading product – safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Commenting on his new role, Andrew said: “JFD has a world class reputation and an exciting vision for the future. I am proud to join a team that is committed to safety, excellence, innovation, and delivering value to its clients. I look forward to building strong partnerships, developing future-fit solutions, and leading the next chapter of the commercial diving industry alongside the team at JFD.”

Andrew joins the business at an exciting time and will be conducting a phased handover with the current Commercial Diving Director, Danny Gray. Recently celebrating 40 years with JFD, Danny will be continuing his successful career as Senior Advisor – Diving and Subsea. In this role, Danny will lead relationships with key customers for the whole of James Fisher, as well as strengthening JFD’s role in industry bodies and international markets.

Commenting on both appointments, Rob Hales, Managing Director, JFD said: “I am delighted to welcome Andrew with his wealth of experience and knowledge. This appointment highlights our continued investment in an exciting future for our Commercial Diving business.  I would like to personally thank Danny for his long service, loyalty and continued commitment to James Fisher.  Congratulations to both Danny and Andrew as they move into their new roles”.

Andrew will be in his new position at the end of July.