A former President of Weatherford’s Regional Operations has been appointed Managing Director of two of the Westerton group of specialist integrity inspection companies.
Tony Branch, who has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, will lead Westerton Access – an industry leader and technical innovator in the provision of subsea and topside inspection solutions – and the recently-launched Westerton SplashZone Integrity Specialists (WSIS), a company specifically formed to tackle the highly corrosive and problematic area immediately above and below the waterline. The companies are part of the wider Westerton portfolio, which includes Westerton’s fishing and intervention service.
Robin Porter, the founder of Westerton, said: “We are pleased to have Tony on board, and look forward to working with him. He is experienced in executive leadership roles and has led companies through transitional periods, including the launch of new product lines, so his skill set is well-suited to the newly structured Westerton group of companies.
“He has a proven track record in merging different operations into one cohesive team and I am excited at the prospect of increased growth and collaboration we will see across our specialist companies.”
The appointment of Mr Branch comes after Westerton UK launched WSIS, while the company has also expanded its footprint in the Middle East with new offices in Dubai.
