Ken Gardner
Asset Integrity Director
Ken Gardner is a visionary, results-driven, and technically adept, leader in asset management and operational excellence with a track record of transforming maintenance strategies into high-performance, compliance-driven programs. Over the course of his 40-year career, he has developed and led innovative initiatives that have enhanced reliability, reduced downtime, and elevated industry standards in the offshore drilling and energy sectors.
With global experience as a service engineer and a seasoned mechanical superintendent, he leads with a hands-on approach, cultural intelligence, and a passion for mentoring teams. He is committed to raising the bar in maintenance management fostering innovation, ensuring safety, and delivering long-term value to every organization we support.
Gary Graham
Technical Director
Gary Graham is a seasoned Executive Director with over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, most of which was with ABS Group in the UK and Middle East. A proven leader in managing global teams and excelling in the delivery of asset integrity, inspection, safety & risk consulting, and advanced engineering services to clients worldwide.
Recognized for consistently exceeding revenue and profitability targets and for successfully leading high-value mergers and acquisitions. Notably led the successful sale of a global inspection business and played a key role in its seamless integration into the acquiring organization.
Vergel Santos
Finance / HR Manager
Vergel Santos is an accomplished Finance Manager and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), with over 20 years of leadership experience in the energy industry. He has a proven track record in driving financial strategy, tax compliance, payroll, and data management.
He specialises in optimizing financial systems and controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency as well as payroll and Human Resources administration. Vergel is recognized for delivering strategic cost savings, effective problem resolution, and robust risk mitigation to enhance profitability and support sustainable growth across regional and global operations.
Sven Fredriksson
Leadership & Performance Consultant
Sven Fredriksson brings over 20 years of operational experience, primarily in the subsea sector, working with leading subsea service companies, drilling contractors, and operators. Throughout his career, he built and led numerous high-performing teams.
For the past seven years, Sven has dedicated himself to helping professionals reconnect with what truly drives them. Using a values-led, purpose-driven approach, he helps leaders and organisations achieve Authentic Performance, where personal alignment meets professional excellence. Combining leadership coaching with lean methodologies, Sven helps leaders grow with purpose, build high-performing cultures, and lead with greater clarity, conviction, and impact.
Ben Murrell
Senior Risk Consultant
Ben Murrell is an accomplished and adaptable business leader with a proven track record of delivering tangible, results-driven solutions to complex challenges. Ben has over 20-years’ experience in Risk Management working at a senior level for Shell, Transocean and Amec Foster Wheeler (now Wood). His passion lies in providing people-centric, cost-efficient solutions that harness the latest technological advancements, ultimately adding substantial value to organizations.
Core competencies encompass Enterprise Risk Management, Travel Risk Management, Crisis Management and Business Continuity Planning. He excels in consultative stakeholder management and strategic planning, consistently driving outcomes that align with our clients’ business
goals.