Achilleas Georgiou has been appointed head of communications at the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and joined the association on 27 November.

“I am delighted to welcome Achilleas to IMCA,” said Allen Leatt, IMCA’s chief executive. “He will report to me and use his wealth of experience and proven track record of success in managing communications in the marine contracting and related industries to help raise IMCA’s profile. This will enable us to influence and shape the marine energy industry, and thus become a leading voice for our members – offshore, marine and underwater engineering contractors in more than 60 countries.”

Achilleas Georgiou joins IMCA from Amec Foster Wheeler. Prior to that he managed corporate communications for two of IMCA’s member companies – McDermott International and Subsea 7.

IMCA, is the international association that represents the vast majority of offshore marine contractors and the associated supply chain in the world, with members from over 60 countries. It publishes an extensive technical library of guidance documents on operational good practice, safety promotional materials, timely information notes and safety flashes.