C-Job Naval Architects makes new appointments for its Houston office

Written by Nick Blenkey
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Edward Verweij (left) and Mario Gitte (right)

C-Job Naval Architects, the largest independent ship design and engineering company in the Netherlands, has appointed Mario Gitte as Vice President Engineering and named Edward Verweij Vice President Sales

Together they will be the executive management team that will run the company’s new branch office in Houston, Texas.

Mario Gitte is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas and previously served as Senior Principal Engineer in the Advisory Services Group at ABS. He is agraduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy and prior to joining ABS worked at a shipyard in southern Louisiana. In his new role at C-Job, Gitte will lead on current and future projects in the United States.

Edward Verweij joins C-Job from Scandia Gear, where he served as Vice President Sales. Before Scandia Gear, he held various technical and commercial positions throughout the maritime industry including at Van Aalst Marine & Offshore. In his new position, Verweij will be in charge of developing the company’s client portfolio in the United States.

Basjan Faber, CEO at C-Job, says “We’re incredibly happy to welcome Mario and Edward to the C-Job family and have two heavy hitters head our new Houston office. Both will play a vital role in shaping the office by creating and capitalizing on opportunities as well as promoting the C-Job brand across the United States.”
C-Job is known for its innovative ship design and engineering and has a strong track-record in several industries including dredging, offshore (wind), ferries, yachts and workboats. the company also has a dedicated research and development department that focuses on new ways to improve and innovate.

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