Silverstream appoints Catriona Savage as CTO

The air lubrication technology company noted that Savage will lead the company’s technology development programme, refining the Silverstream^® System and developing the sector-leading technical centre-of-excellence built by Silverstream Technologies. The new role will lead on Product Development and Application Engineering and all aspects of product quality, safety and performance.

Savage was previously Technical Assurance and Capability Director at BMT, where she oversaw the business’s global Maritime, Environment, Defence & Security, Asset Management & Sustainment functions. Catriona is also President of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and is an Honorary Professor at UCL Mechanical Engineering, having previously held the position of Ministry of Defence (MoD) Chair in Naval Architecture. 

Catriona’s depth of experience across maritime and engineering disciplines, both in industry and in academia, will further enhance Silverstream’s existing strong technical capability and help to advance the performance and uptake of its proven air lubrication technology. Her expertise in leading large, diverse engineering teams, utilising the right tools and processes to provide assurance of engineering excellence, will be an ideal fit within Silverstream’s innovative and collaborative working culture.