Meet our Team
Dryad Maritime’s growth and success is directly attributable to the commitment and passion of our team of subject matter experts. The combined comprehensive skill set positions Dryad Maritime uniquely in the intelligence market place.
Read on to find out more about the key members of our team who help to drive Dryad Maritime’s success.
Graeme spent 15 years in the Royal Navy during which time he served as a Principal Warfare Officer and Mine Warfare Clearance Diver gaining experience in bomb disposal and maritime warfare, particularly in anti-warfare planning and execution, rules of engagement and asymmetric warfare. Following his retirement from the Navy, Graeme founded Dryad Maritime where he » Continue reading
Karen joined Dryad Maritime in 2009 following 14 successful years in the Royal Navy. During her naval service, Karen saw active theatre in the roles of Navigator, Boarding Officer and Warfare Officer. With a BA Honours in Maritime Defence Management, coupled with lengthy sea service and commercial shipping expertise, Karen has a deep understanding of » Continue reading
Ian has over 30 years’ of experience in the direction and conduct of national and multi-national intelligence operations. From strategic analysis supporting policy and capability development to direct operational support, Ian draws on a significant background of military and law enforcement intelligence. Following his 30 year career in the Royal Navy and before joining Dryad » Continue reading
David joined Dryad in November 2012 from JP Morgan where he was an Executive Director in Network Risk & Controls. Prior to this he spent 25 years in the Royal Navy as a Warfare Officer, Mine Clearance Diver and Commando. An Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute, his seagoing experience culminated in the Command of » Continue reading
Karen joined Dryad in September 2011 in a new role as the Director of Business Administration. Karen has broad range of experience within industry and education, including a specialism in the use of decision-making, behaviour and communication styles and personality preferences. In her role Karen is tasked with unifying and integrating Dryad’s systems and processes » Continue reading
As Dryad’s IT Director, Jo is responsible for the development of the company’s online products and services. Since joining the company in 2011, Jo has designed and developed Dryad’s piracy and terrorism incident database, the foundation of Dryad’s future innovative offerings. Before joining Dryad, Jo worked in the defence sector as director of a company » Continue reading
Kirsten is Dryad’s Training Manager, having joined the company in July 2011. Kirsten joined the Royal Navy in 1992 as a Seaman Officer and following an ‘in service’ degree and gaining her bridge watch keeping certificate she transferred branch to become an ‘Engineer Training Manager’ (or Instructor Officer). Engineer Training Managers are responsible for implementing » Continue reading
Andrew joined Dryad in 2012 following 18 years in the Royal Navy. During his career Andrew served in a variety of front line ships and submarines as well as in operational support roles ashore. An experienced maritime logistician, holding a Masters Degree in Acquisition Management, Andrew has worked extensively in complex, multi-national environments requiring diverse » Continue reading
An experienced underwater warfare specialist, Peter spent 34 years in the Royal Navy as a member of a combined Royal Navy and Royal Marines elite boarding team. In addition to Peter’s extensive experience in active boarding operations, Peter specialised in opposed and unopposed boarding of suspected smuggling vessels in the Middle East. During much of » Continue reading
Nikki joined Dryad in 2010 as our Marketing Manager. With over 8 years’ marketing experience in online information, Nikki has both a wealth of strategic and tactical marketing knowledge as well as insightful knowledge of the maritime security sector. Nikki has held previous positions at information provider Dow Jones, where she was responsible for the » Continue reading
As Dryad’s Financial Control Manager, Sophie is a key member of the team. Responsible for the financial management and office administration of the organisation, Sophie ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of the company. After completing a degree in Sociology and subsequent qualifications in Payroll Management, Sophie has held a number of accounting and administrative roles, » Continue reading
Anna is a data administrator for Dryad and responsible for the administration of the Dryad ‘incidents’ database which forms the foundation of Dryad’s product portfolio and analysis. Having completed studies in climatology and ocean studies Anna has undertaken several courses in seamanship and worked on board an ice-class ex-rescue vessel, now a specialist live-aboard cruise and dive » Continue reading
Before joining Dryad, Paul served in the Royal Navy for 28 years working within the operations environment providing information and support to ships’ command teams. From his first deployment were he saw action in the Falkland conflict, Paul’s service took him to many locations in the world including Europe as part of the NATO standing » Continue reading
Stephen is a former Royal Navy Senior Rate, serving for 23 years before retiring and joining Dryad in 2009. He has deployed around the World; most notably four deployments East of Suez, three Caribbean Patrols, the Falklands and throughout the Mediterranean. In addition to his experience at sea, Stephen worked ashore as a member of » Continue reading
Danielle is Dryad’s Gulf of Guinea analyst and Middle East specialist with particular expertise in terrorism, political instability and societal structures. Having completed her BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations from the University of Kent, Dani joined Dryad as an intern in 2009 before becoming a permanent member of the team in 2010. Dani » Continue reading
Simon completed 30 years of frontline sea service as an operations specialist in the Royal Navy. Working alongside multi-national agencies East of Suez and in the Caribbean, Simon was involved in developing the coastal maritime centres for Iraq and Kuwait as well as the coalition water space management and security for the Commonwealth Heads of » Continue reading
Retiring from the Royal Navy as a Senior Rate after 27 years’ service, Gary joined Dryad in April 2011. Gary’s career has taken him on deployments around the world, including East of Suez for maritime interdiction and anti-piracy operations; anti-smuggling tours in the Caribbean as well as general maritime security patrols in the Mediterranean and » Continue reading
Darren joined Dryad Maritime in November 2011 after serving over 23 years in the Royal Navy. Primarily a sonar specialist, Darren specialised in surface and anti-submarine warfare. Undertaking numerous deployments East of the Suez and participating in multinational and NATO-led task groups as part of Standing Naval Force Atlantic (SNFL), Darren was involved in carrying » Continue reading
Paul joined Dryad Maritime in 2011 having served 25 years in the Royal Navy. Specialising in both surface and sub-surface warfare, Paul has served around the world including numerous deployments to the Middle East and Indian Ocean; Mediterranean and South America. Paul was involved in active anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean and held a » Continue reading
Prior to joining Dryad, Wayne gained first-hand experience in maritime interdiction, anti-smuggling, anti-drug running and anti-piracy operations during his 23 year career within the Royal Navy. As an Above Water Warfare Specialist, Wayne was deployed to all corners of the world including five placements in the Middle East. In addition to his radar skills, Wayne » Continue reading
