Unique Group, a leading integrated subsea and offshore solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Chris Forde as its new Regional Vice-President and acquisition of the Australian-company Western Advance’s Marine Division and.

Western Advance’s integration with Unique Group ties in with the Group’s strategy to enhance its portfolio of autonomous solutions for marine, offshore and subsea industry operations in the region.

Harry Gandhi, CEO at Unique Group, says the group aims to see further growth and expansion across the region under Forde’s leadership. Having previously held senior management roles with Schlumberger and Viking Seatech, Forde brings over 20 years’ experience in the subsea oil and gas industry.

Unique Group employs over 500 people across the global oil and gas regions: the US, UK, Europe, Singapore, India, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.