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Ocean Technologies Group names Maarten Van Gool CFO

Written by Marine Log Staff
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Maarten Van Gool

Experienced technology executive Maarten Van Gool has joined Ocean Technologies Group, as Chief Financial Officer. Van Gool’s experience in technology businesses spans three decades with blue-chip organizations building strong fiduciary controls and successful businesses and teams.

At Ocean Technologies Group, Van Gool takes over the as the group’s Chief Financial Officer from interim-CFO Matthew O’Sullivan, who led the integration of the group’s six operating brands and remains with the group in an advisory capacity.

“Having spent my entire career with people in innovative technology businesses that led and shaped technological solutions in the sector they operated in, I am very excited to be a part of the Ocean team as we play our role in maritime digitalization and innovation, especially in regards to the maritime human element,” said Van Gool. “I have been following the role of seafarers and the shipping industry as key enablers of globalization and felt our team has a pivotal role in helping the industry arrive at its own ‘new normal’ to deliver safety and performance through online learning. My most recent role, as CEO of Lobster Ink, saw us establish a global online learning standard that serves over a million users in over 200 countries. I am excited to join the team and put my experience to use and support the work that we do for over a million seafarers globally.”

“Maarten not only brings diverse technology and online learning experience to the team, but also a great work ethic and a demonstrated track record at working with colleagues within the business and with customers, partners and suppliers to create more efficiency within the value chain,” said Ocean Technology Group CEO Manish Singh. “Maarten will lead our finance, business operations, infrastructure and governance teams. In the immediate term, Maarten is also working with our recently appointed Chief Revenue Officer, Johan Gustafsson, to identify measures which further improve the ease of doing business, reduce operational response times and enhances overall customer experience.”

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