Jul 30, 2015 -- Veripos, the leading supplier of high-precision GNSS positioning services to the world offshore and associated industries, has appointed John MacLeod as General Manager of its Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) Region.  Based at the Company’s Aberdeen headquarters, he will responsible for continuing development of the Region’s growing activities in response to increased demand for its facilities.

Until recently Vice-President Regional Operations with Forum Energy Technology, Mr MacLeod has over 25 years’ experience within the global subsea oil and gas industries, working predominantly in the ROV, offshore survey and diving sectors  in a senior capacity with other prominent organisations supplying both manufactured products and services;  they include Ashtead Technology, Nautronix and Sonardyne International.

Commenting on the appointment, Philip Milne, Chief Operating Officer of Veripos, said “John’s wealth of experience and management skills will be invaluable and an important addition to our operational resources and expertise”.

Veripos, which maintains a continuous global positioning network in eleven locations supported by two network control centres and over 80 strategically-sited reference stations, is at www.veripos.com .