Darren Rendall

Technical Director @First Marine Solutions

Aberdeen, GB

Provide effective leadership in accordance with the company’s values, goals and objectives.• Ensure compliance with Client contractual requirements.• Encourage all reports to conduct all activities with due regard to the core values of the organisation.• Maintain awareness of, and control exposure to, all operational and commercial risks.• Optimise the utilisation of operational resources to ensure revenues and profitability are maximised.• Engage and communicate with senior management to ensure they understand current and possible future consultancy activities.• Ensure maintenance of effective client interfaces.• Assist in developing and delivering budgets and business plans.• Establish and maintain an extensive network of contacts, promote the business and maintain a high profile.• Increase the company’s involvement with existing clients ensuring penetration at appropriate levels.• Liaise closely with the Managing Director and Business Development Director to identify and develop new business opportunities.• Provide expertise on technical and commercial issues to ensure maximum possible conversion ratio from quotes to orders.• As required provide input / support to tendering and business development activities.• Develop and promote interdepartmental and inter-company relationships• Liaise closely with the Sales and Marketing team to maximise promotion of company brand in the marketplace.• Develop and drive internal processes and systems with a focus on optimising efficiencies and improving quality of outputs.• Maintain a high level of awareness of the targeted market segment and look to develop new revenue streams relevant to the company’s business functions.

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

HND Nautical Science, Maritime Studies

Robert Gordon University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Management