At MDL, we believe that successful companies are built on dedicated people who lead by example.

Passionate about being the best place to work and delivering the best customer experience, Derek’s main focus is to fuel the innovative drive across all aspects of the business, maintain high QHSE principles and ensure adherence to governmental, regulatory and ethical standards befitting a global business.

Despite the exponential growth of the company, Derek is committed to MDL’s roots in the North-east of Scotland and ensuring the business continues to give back to the local communities – be it through apprenticeship opportunities or charitable initiatives.

George’s extensive track record covers all stages of a project’s lifecycle: from design and engineering, to manufacturing and process optimisation, to building innovation – a wealth of hands-on expertise, paramount to building MDL's market-leading fleet.

To this day, he consistently shares his accumulated knowledge, delivers innovation to customers’ operations and pushes the boundaries of how MDL equipment continues to set the “best-in-class” standard across the rental and newbuild markets.

Starting his career in project management, Gary progressed into senior leadership roles as Managing Director and VP EMEA overseeing projects, business development and global operations.

He brings to MDL experience in winch systems and deck equipment, strengthening the company’s strategic capability and supporting its continued focus on integrated back-deck solutions.

He has previously held CFO roles at Swire Energy Services and Ocean Installer, where he honed his expertise in financial strategy, governance, and operational efficiency.

At MDL, Martin is responsible for reinforcing the company’s financial structure and supporting strategic growth as MDL expands in both traditional and renewable markets.

Brian’s track record of other successfully sold businesses includes Drill Gear, Oil Tube and Xodus. Only two weeks after concluding the sale of JLM, he was on the search of his next venture – “unable to sit still”. Today, he manages a range of properties across Scotland including supermarkets, office blocks, industrial units and hotels.

In his role of Non-executive Chairman in MDL, he supports the Board with his business acumen acquired through lifelong management of global operations – together with his unquestionable wit.

In his current role, Andrew drives growth by identifying new market opportunities, shaping strategic partnerships and extending the company’s presence across the energy sectors.

He works closely with the CCO to define business development strategy, leveraging MDL’s versatile technology and proven track-record to deliver safe, optimised operations for MDL clients across the world.

Having joined MDL in 2014 from her previous career as a journalist, Aleks has been part of MDL expanding its internal capabilities and global presence: from growing brand recognition to developing strategic roadmaps for new business development, to deliver maximised returns for all stakeholders .

As Director of Strategy & Marketing, she leads the company’s focus on long-term growth, overseeing the alignment of strategic priorities across both traditional and renewable energy sectors and enhancing MDL’s position across core and emerging markets.

From his previous strategic and senior management roles across the traditional and renewable energy sectors, including experience with electricity transmission and distribution and Tier 1 energy contractors, he is equipped with extensive engineering and project management expertise in complex operations.

Ramsay's objective as Project Director is to enhance project execution capabilities to increase the company's role in diversifying the energy mix, by delivering technically demanding scopes to a growing client base worldwide.

David brings a project management mindset to every challenge, drawing heavily on Mission Command Project Management and Association for Project Management to drive structured, high-quality delivery. He thrives in high-pressure environments, building high-performing teams that deliver results and celebrating success along the way.

David is passionate about engaging with people at all levels of the business and he enjoys travelling to stay connected with teams and operations on the ground. His mission at MDL is to embed innovation, strengthen technical delivery and help shape the company’s future through engineering excellence.

Prior to joining MDL, Lee held senior commercial and operations roles including Regional Manager for the Americas, where he was responsible for establishing a new business entity and developing its market presence across the Americas.

Promoted to Sales and Commercial Director in 2025, Lee has supported MDL’s global presence and growth, helping to align the company’s commercial and operational focus. His hands-on background and straightforward approach ensure MDL continues to deliver practical, value-driven solutions for its customers worldwide.

He took on the role of Managing Director for the Peterhead Energy Service Base (PESB) in 2025 to lead MDL's port strategy for delivering fully integrated storage, handling and marshalling solutions for clients across current and developing energy sectors. Dave brings over two decades of industry experience to the leadership team.

He began his career delivering complex projects at TechnipFMC, ranging in value from £5 million to £350 million, gaining deep expertise in project execution, commercial management and cross-functional collaboration. Known for building high-performing teams and developing talent, he is passionate about coaching, mentoring and delivering an excellent client experience.

Prior to joining MDL, Graeme held a variety of roles at a professional services firm, encompassing both corporate finance and auditing, bringing a strong foundation of forecasting, fundraising, recovery planning and due diligence skills to his role.

Graeme's blend of expertise and experience is fundamental to supporting MDL's continued growth and the development of the Peterhead Energy Service Base.