Al Seer Marine appoints Mark Hawkes as its new Chief Financial Officer

Mark Hawkes will join Al Seer Marine, an Abu Dhabi-based company known for its advanced maritime solutions, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Hawkes, with over 25 years of financial and operational leadership across diverse industries, including logistics, investment, and petrochemicals, is a seasoned executive with extensive international experience. He has a significant career focus in the UAE and wider Middle East and will play a significant role in driving the company’s ambitious global expansion and strategic financial roadmap.

His background encompasses leadership in sophisticated financial instruments, including managing large-scale funding lines and spearheading major IT/ERP system implementations.

Hawkes will support in solidifying Al Seer Marine’s financial resilience and providing the robust fiscal framework required to realise its vision of becoming a global maritime powerhouse.

Guy Neivens, Chief Executive Officer of Al Seer Marine, commented: “Al Seer Marine is dedicated to pioneering the future of the maritime industry, driven by innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled operational efficiency.

“Mark Hawkes’ deep-seated expertise in global financial strategy, large-scale funding management, and driving operational efficiency makes him the perfect leader for our finance function. His track record of delivering measurable business results and fostering high-performing teams will be invaluable as we accelerate our transformation and reinforce our position as a global maritime powerhouse.”

Hawkes added: “I am incredibly excited to join Al Seer Marine at such a dynamic phase of its journey. The company’s commitment to innovation, technology integration, and aggressive global growth is truly compelling.

“I look forward to applying my experience in operational excellence, strategic expansion, and robust financial structuring to ensure the company has the fiscal strength and optimised processes to execute its ambitious vision, deliver exceptional value to our shareholders, and solidify our leadership position in the global maritime industry.”