MacArtney Bolsters North American Sales Focus

MacArtney announced an initiative to bolster its North American system sales focus, spearheaded by the hiring of experienced sales and business development professional, Shannon Lewis, as System Sales Manager, and appointment of long-standing MacArtney ocean science expert, Andrew Ziegwied, as Vice President of Ocean Science and System Sales.

As part of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) operations in Houston, Shannon Lewis brings a 16-year track record of team leadership, sales and business development to MacArtney system sales.

MacArtney said it has seen significant growth in sales of its complete systems, especially, winch and handling systems for ROV, subsea and scientific applications. Drawing on the experience, skills and extensive network forged during her time as Business Development Manager at Forum Energy Technologies and Business Development Executive at Deep Down, Lewis is dedicated to bringing further growth to this and other key MacArtney system markets.

In response to growth related to the design, integration and delivery of system solutions for ocean science institutes, research vessels and general oceanographic applications, MacArtney said it has expanded the role of Andrew Ziegwied, who is set to support all North American sales offices and coordinate the team’s efforts in the design of innovative, turnkey system solutions tailored to specific application requirements.

Building on nearly seven years as System Sales Manager, Ziegwied holds experience with underwater technology and integrated systems. According to MacArtney Inc. President, Lars Hansen, Ziegwied will play a key role in implementing MacArtney's vision and overall systems focus in all markets of its North American operations. Andrew, operating out of Portland, Oregon, will direct system sales and post sale customer support for existing clients in the ocean science segment and play an active role in developing the ocean science market in North America. Beyond his experience with MacArtney, Andrew is a University of Washington School of Oceanography graduate. His background includes field work and project management with Evans-Hamilton, Inc. and application engineering with CTD manufacturer Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.

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