July 16th 2025 – Ashtead Technology, a leading provider of mission-critical subsea technology solutions has appointed Stephen Gillespie as Chief Information Officer
With global responsibility for the company’s IT strategy, Stephen will drive the development, integration and implementation of IT platforms to support real-time operations and digital customer-led data solutions.
Stephen boasts an extensive career across multiple sectors, with a solid track record in leading complex, international ERP and cloud platform projects. He previously held senior positions in major organisations including Accenture, Capita and most recently served as Head of IT Operations and Infrastructure for Sopra Steria’s NHS Shared Business Services, responsible for leading a comprehensive ERP and cloud technology transformational change project.
Commenting on Stephen’s appointment, Ashtead Technology Chief Financial Officer, Ingrid Stewart said: “Stephen has a strong background in leading high-performing teams, building scalable technology to support businesses as they grow and developing customer-centric IT solutions. We are confident he will play a key role in shaping our digitalisation vision and accelerating innovation across the organisation. We are delighted to welcome him to the team.”
Stephen added: “With the continued growth of Ashtead Technology, the company is committed to building a future-proof technology strategy to effectively serve customers across the globe. I am thrilled to be joining an organisation with the drive for excellence and determination to succeed across its operations. I look forward to leading the team in this exciting and ambitious journey.”
About Ashtead Technology
Ashtead Technology is a leading subsea technology solutions provider for the global offshore energy sector. Ashtead Technology’s specialist equipment, advanced-technologies and support services enable its customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, with over 85% of its equipment fungible across the offshore renewables and oil and gas markets.
Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally, servicing customers from its facilities strategically located in key offshore energy hubs.
To learn more, please visit www.ashtead-technology.com
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