The Team

Douglas Leask’s has managed and completed more marine renewable energy projects than anyone else in the world, by being at the forefront delivering marine operations in the marine renewable energy industry, particularly in the notoriously challenging wave and tidal sectors, and has made an outstanding contribution to the industry by developing operational techniques and innovative equipment which without doubt have contributed significantly in the drive to reduce marine operational costs for developers.

Projects range from consulting, planning, installing, maintaining, and decommissioning of prototype marine renewable energy devices. Douglas is a strong leader with excellent interpersonal skills and has been Managing Director of Leask Marine for over 35 years. In that time the business has grown significantly to support the developing offshore wind renewable sector and the 2^nd generation tidal energy array projects. Douglas is recognised and respected as one of the world’s foremost experts and consultants for these specialist marine operations

Douglas has driven the philosophy and culture for Leask Marine Ltd to safely deliver over 500 successful marine projects for a broad range of international clients.

As well as being a founder of Leask Marine, Karen is an integral member of the team taking a very active role in the business. Karen, along with Douglas is responsible for the strategic and operational decisions of the company and are responsible for ensuring that the company meets its statutory obligations. 

Karen provides pro-active directorial support across the business especially focussing on corporate planning, continual development projects, performance management, asset management and human resources. Karen is instrumental in the culture of the Company to ensure a positive and collaborative workplace which is driven by its people who are our greatest strength that makes the business the success that it is.

As Leask Marine's project operations manager, Olly is heavily involved in the planning and implementation of renewables and civils projects. During the planning stages, this includes working with the client team to development the method statements and risk assessments required for the project.

John complements the corporate management team as a highly motivated, energetic and capable commercial manager with over 35 years' experience in operations, marine and fleet assets, facilities, logistics, commercial & procurement roles. John's role covers contract management, health and safety, environmental and quality management, marketing, information technology, aquaculture management, human resources and legislation.

Craig has an extensive and wide range of knowledge and expertise gained from over 20 years working on and around the sea on and offshore. Working Globally within the oil & gas, marine renewables and construction. Craig has spent a large proportion of his career working specifically on subsea cable installation onboard Multi-Point Mooring Barges and Dynamic Positioning vessels using a variety of subsea trenching and burial tools and is a foremost expert and consultant for these specialist marine operations. Craig has worked across the globe managing these projects from Bahrain, the USA and across Europe. At Leask Marine Craig has been responsible for a number of large major offshore installation and decommissioning projects for the wave and tidal sectors in the UK, France and Spain.

In his free time, he loves being out and about around Orkney with his family and dog.

Kelly is the finance coordinator responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and administering the financial records, systems, and processes of the company. Kelly coordinates with the Company Bookkeeper and Accountant.

Kelly provides consistent, timely and accurate financial management and administrations to the project including client and supplier invoicing and remittances, timesheets, budget monitoring and all other relevant financial information and records. When not at work Kelly loves to spend time out and around the Orkneys Geocashing with family & friends.

A Civil Engineer with over 25 years experience working on the design and build of numerous road, bridge and pier contracts in the North of Scotland. Sandy worked on both client and contracting side, supervising construction minor works projects to multi million pound contracts. Sandy worked for several years in the oil and gas industry working on construction and launch of several pipeline bundles for the North Sea. In recent years Sandy been involved in marine renewables assisting developers with the many challenges in building, deploying and maintaining their devices in extreme conditions.

Elsa was born in Mexico City and raised in Chihuahua. Elsa studied her undergraduate studies at ITESM campus in Chihuahua in Mechanical Engineering. She completed a semester abroad in Paris at ESTACA University and a summer research internship in Canada at Polytechnique Montreal. After finishing her undergraduate studies Elsa undertook a master’s degree in Marine Renewable Energy at ICIT Heriot – Watt University Orkney Campus. Elsa enjoys all sports but favours Volleyball and Football. She is a keen lover of art and likes photography.

Andy is an Offshore Manager, project manager, and marine operations specialist within the marine energy sector. Andy has worked on several marine energy projects across the UK and refined many years’ experience in the marine operations for offshore wind, tidal and wave sectors. Andy has offshore operating experience in supporting and representing international client’s interests who are regularly based abroad with no full-time in-country representation for their projects. Andy runs day to day project operation functions for Leask Marine projects including client project management, design & technical management interface, operational scheduling for resources.

Richard has been over 25 years working on vessels and has been with Leask marine as a vessel master for over 2 years.

Richard worked on projects from Northern Siberia to the West Coast of Africa, from multicat master, dredge assist, construction of container ports and on the new Forth road bridge. He has worked on numerous offshore tidal projects as well as offshore wind farm installations and R&D projects.

Ricard is married to Caroline with 4 boys so always plenty of energy, and has built 2 houses over the years in Shetland for his family. When he has any spare time he likes playing golf (badly) and plays in the local darts team.

Colin has 30 years experience as a vessel master and has worked in many different locations including West Africa and Mexico. In his spare time his hobbies are reading and gardening.

Paul is skipper of the C-Odyssey, Leask Marine's Multicat type workboat and is involved in mainly civils and renewables projects as well as other workboat support tasks.

Andrew Stewart has been working for Leask Marine since 1998. As the senior diving supervisor at Leask Marine, Andrew is heavily involved in civils and renewables projects.

Jan is Leask Marine's Aquaculture Diving Supervisor.

Ross has been diving since 2008 and has been with Leask Marine for 12 years and a Diving Supervisor since 2014. In that time, he has become one of the most proficient UK inshore divers working in the high tidal flow areas of the Orkney islands on the international leaders in wave & tidal energy devices.

Ross has undergone extensive and highly regulated training and is highly focused on Health & Safety. He is a qualified Decompression chamber operator, Sea crane, Cardox Systems, Powerboat Level 2, as well as CSCS green car & slinger signaller

Mikey has been diving since 2008 and has been with Leask Marine for 12 years and a Diving Supervisor since 2012. In that time, he has established his credentials in the industry both inshore and offshore.

As a valid ADC Supervisor Mikey has demonstrated a broad range of knowledge across all aspects of the skills that are required on an Inland & Inshore dive sites. He has great experience in working in the high tidal flow areas of the Orkney islands on the international leaders in wave & tidal energy devices. He is a qualified 3.1U underwater inspector, Dive Medic Technician, Powerboat Level 2, as well as CSCS green car & slinger signaller.

Davie oversees all servicing of Leask Marine’s dive equipment and has over 30 years’ experience in the dive industry as a commercial diver. As the Company dive technician, he is responsible for the safety and maintenance of all life supporting equipment for our diving operations.

Davie has a great technical background and the necessary skills for the demanding role with an excellent practical background of diving, diving equipment and system maintenance as well as comprehension of relevant legislation and industry standards.

Martin has an exceptional technical background with practical experience as a plant, equipment, and services engineer. He is responsible for the safety and maintenance of all equipment for our marine and fabrication operations.

Martin oversees the workshop processes and supervises employees in the common duties, including the ordering of equipment, materials, and consumables. He ensures a safe workplace, inspecting work carried out, provides leadership and experience, and leads by example in projects such as minimising waste and production cost objectives.

Shane has over 15 years’ experience within the construction industry throughout Scotland and has been with Leask Marine for a year. He has experience of fabrication works, pier construction and has worked with the Leask Marine personnel for other contractors in the past carrying out marine construction works and fabrication.

Shane demonstrates proficiencies in a number of welding fundamentals and has worked with Leask Marine on numerous steel fabrication constructions for offshore tidal and wind fabrication projects, a swell as repairs and fitting.

Derek has over 15 years’ experience within the construction and fabrication industry working on many pier contracts all over Scotland and has been with Leask Marine for over 2 years supporting many marine construction projects across Scotland including pier & harbour extensions, repairs and marine engineering support.

Derek is highly experienced in shot blasting and painting in relation to blasting & painting hazards, regulations, working safety, workplaces for blasting & spraying activities, and protecting adjacent surfaces.

Glynn is responsible for providing support to all the operational teams working across the globe. He coordinates and manages all travel and accommodation, coordinates with port authorities and agents, and manages the ordering and delivery of all essential materials and equipment for projects.

Glynn ensures all personnel certification is up to date and organises the training and renewal certification of all employees with certification and training agencies. He is responsible for the scheduling and compliance of all equipment certification to ensure in-house or external auditing and recertifications are performed on time and to standard. Glynn maintains the highest standard of data integrity to ensure that we meet all legislative and auditable compliance for the authorities and international clients across the globe.

Phyliss provides vital financial and accounting administration for the financial records, systems, and procedures of the company. This includes a variety of purchase & sales ledger processes within the busy accounts office. When not at work she loves to spend time with family & friends.

Anita is a highly experienced and competent Naval Architect who understands the concepts and principles to design, develop or contribute to solutions on a range of engineering problems involving some complexity. Anita produces engineering analyses, consultancy and marine projects technical development in accordance with international engineering management systems. 

John has over 33 years’ experience in the construction Industry of Quantity Surveying and Project Management, delivering a wide range of large-scale construction projects successfully on time and on budget.  John’s role covers the safe day to day effective management of the construction and fabrication projects across the business. This includes design, planning, project management, cost control and supervision of construction projects on site works, renewable fabrication of subsea gravity bases, and renewable tidal marine platforms.  

Biscuit oversees all management and administrative operations from his favorite chair!