LR CEO makes key executive team appointments

Mark Darley has been appointed business director, marine and offshore; Andy McKeran as business director, maritime performance services and Philippa Charlton as chief marketing officer.

Nick Brown said that maritime stakeholders must rise to the demands of changing technology and the drive to decarbonise shipping. “With these three key leadership appointments, combining years of sector and functional knowledge and expertise, we can help our clients address these challenges, working as a trusted advisor and supporting them with the significant investment decisions we must all make in the decade ahead,” he said.

Naval architect, Mark Darley, has been with LR for more than 20 years in various roles across Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, including chief operating officer for the marine and offshore business. In his new role, he will manage and expand LR’s classification, certification and verification services.

Andy McKeran joined LR as commercial director for the marine and offshore business two years ago. He will be responsible for expanding LR’s performance management, fleet management and fleet optimisation together with combining LR’s deep domain technical expertise and digital products.

Philippa Charlton, formerly marketing director of LR’s business assurance division, will take charge of the LR brand, as well as strategic marketing activities.