Subsea Micropiles appoints Els Verbraecken as Non-Executive Director

Specialist subsea foundations and anchoring solutions company, Subsea Micropiles, has appointed Els Verbraecken as a Non-Executive Director of its board as it continues its rapid growth journey.

Ms Verbraecken brings a wealth of experience in corporate finance and strategic leadership, having spent the last 12 years as the Chief Financial Officer of DEME Group, a leading contractor in offshore energy, dredging and environmental remediation.

A strong advocate for sustainable development in the maritime and energy sectors, the Belgium- based executive also has extensive board-level experience spanning both private and public sector organisations.

During her tenure at DEME, she played a pivotal role in steering financial strategy, taking the company public in 2022, and driving growth in global markets to include offshore wind, environmental remediation and complex marine infrastructure.

Commenting on her appointment, Els Verbraecken said:

"I am excited to join the board of Subsea Micropiles at such an exciting stage of development.  I see a beneficial disruption to the industry supported by innovation and a strong service solution. The company’s mission and values align closely with my own, and I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and long-term success."

 

"We are delighted to welcome Els to the Board," added Goran Dandanell, Chair of Subsea Micropiles. "Her deep financial acumen, combined with her operational experience in offshore and infrastructure sectors, will bring valuable insight to our strategic direction. Her appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening board diversity and governance."

Subsea Micropiles continues to build on its reputation with clients for developing scalable, robust and cost-effective solutions for a broad range of seabed and load conditions. This appointment is part of the company’s broader strategy to position itself for rapid growth and enhance its board capabilities in line with evolving business opportunities and governance standards.

ENDS

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Caption (l – r):

Carl Goran Dandanell, Chair of Subsea Micropiles, Els Verbraecken, Non-Executive Director, and Derek Robertson, CEO of Subsea Micropiles

About Subsea Micropiles

Subsea Micropiles Ltd. is leading the adaptation of terrestrial micropiling technology to the

offshore construction sector for high-performance seabed foundations and anchors. It

supports a wide range of applications to include increasingly larger offshore wind turbines

for both fixed and floating platforms.

Find out more at: Subsea Micropiles | Strength, Resilience, Harmony