Ernest has built an extensive career in Business Development and offshore operations support throughout the Americas Region, having spent more than 18-years at a leading Geo-data specialist group. In that span Ernest held various roles, including Logistics Coordinator, Project Manager, Sales Manager, and most recently, Client Relationship Manager at Fugro.

It is in the latter two roles where Ernest was most impactful in Business Development, through providing technical sales guidance and oceanographic consultancy to best advise clients on available metocean and structural monitoring service options and best practices in support of the clients’ offshore development activities.

Ernest joins Westwood Global Energy Group as North America Business Development Manager where his focus will be on continuing and driving Westwood’s growth within the region, utilising his in-depth industry experience, broad skill set and client centric approach to Business Development.