Our leadership team
Ian is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in the subsea cable industry, driving innovative subsea projects globally. An engineer by profession, Ian is dedicated to advancing transformative infrastructure in the energy and communications sectors. Previously CEO of Global Marine Group, he has fostered enduring partnerships across subsea telecommunications, offshore power, and oil and gas industries. Ian has also served on the boards of multiple leading companies, including: CWind, HMN Tech, S.B. Submarine Systems, and N.T.T World Engineering Marine.
Trevor brings a wealth of experience in business development and restructuring across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. A qualified civil engineer, he transitioned from a 21-year career in investment banking, including senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Lazard, to focus on operational leadership and clean energy initiatives. For over two decades, Trevor has been at the forefront of commercializing technologies that address the challenges of the energy transition.
Shaun has over 20 years of senior finance and investment experience, specialising in manufacturing and industrial technology businesses. Before joining XLCC, he was CFO at Plastic Energy, where he completed multiple financing rounds. Prior to that, Shaun was a Managing Director at The Carlyle Group, where he was a board director of several multi-billion global, private and listed businesses. Before Carlyle, he worked at Morgan Stanley in corporate finance and M&A. He holds a B.A. in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, where he was a Taylor Scholar.
With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Vegar is renowned for his technical mastery and leadership across various global industries.
His tenure as Vice President Industrial and General Manager of GRID & Turnkey and Offshore North America at Nexans saw him managing expansive industrial sites and leading over 1000 professionals across three continents.
Vegar’s extensive experience with subsea high-voltage cable systems at Nexans has endowed him with unparalleled expertise in HDVC technology and the nuances of scaling high-impact technical projects worldwide.
Paul is a trusted leader and mentor in the construction community, known for his strategic vision and commitment to excellence. He has over 34 years of experience in technical engineering and construction, leading large-scale development programs. At XLCC, he focuses on construction delivery, OEM equipment implementation, and program management with a pioneering digital strategy. Previously, he spent 12 years as a director within ISG’s High Tech Manufacturing sector, managing major projects in data centres, life sciences, and manufacturing.
Georgios has over 15 years of rich experience in the industry, specialising in EHV underground cables and HV submarine cable manufacturing. He holds a Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt with deep knowledge in Integrated Process Management (IPM). These skills were essential to Georgios’ role at Hellenic Cables, where he oversaw business transformation and ever-rising operational standards.
Georgios has a Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Systems & Management, as well as a Master of Business Administration.
Mike has 20 years accounting experience across a diverse range of businesses and industries, most recently working on a major national infrastructure construction project and key roles within the UK electricity transmission owner.
He believes a focus on the controls environment and ensuring proportionality is a key enabler for businesses to move forward while mitigating risk.