Al Seer Marine Expands Leadership Team with the appointment of Mark Hawkes as Chief Financial Officer

Mark Hawkes is a senior executive with extensive expertise in operational leadership, financial management, M&A, and strategic planning.
Hawkes will be instrumental in reinforcing Al Seer Marine’s financial stability and supporting its vision of becoming a global maritime powerhouse.

Abu Dhabi, 25th of November 2025 : Al Seer Marine (ADX: ASM), a frontrunner in advanced maritime solutions and a subsidiary of IHC, announced the appointment of Mark Hawkes as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) starting this month. Hawkes, a seasoned executive with extensive international experience, is assuming a pivotal role in driving the company's ambitious global expansion and strategic financial roadmap.

Mark Hawkes brings over 25 years of financial and operational leadership across diverse industries, including logistics, investment, and petrochemicals, with a significant career focus in the UAE and wider Middle East. Notably, his background encompasses leadership in sophisticated financial instruments, including managing large-scale funding lines and spearheading major IT/ERP system implementations. This depth signals a strategic move to future-proof the company’s financial infrastructure.

Mark Hawkes will support in solidifying Al Seer Marine's financial resilience and providing the robust fiscal framework required to realize its vision of becoming a global maritime powerhouse. His distinguished record in enterprise risk management, governance, and multi-currency financial structuring across diverse international jurisdictions perfectly complements the complexity of the company’s portfolio, which spans commercial shipping, yacht management, and advanced technologies like AI and 3D printing. This move clearly communicates that Al Seer Marine is intentionally strengthening its executive core for its next phase of industry leadership.

Guy Neivens, Chief Executive Officer of Al Seer Marine, said: "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. We are delighted to welcome Mark to the leadership team."

Mark Hawkes, Chief Financial Officer of Al Seer Marine, commented: "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 optimized processes to execute its ambitious vision, deliver exceptional value to our shareholders, and solidify our leadership position in the global maritime industry."

This strategic appointment comes as Al Seer Marine continues to execute its growth strategy, the addition of Mark Hawkes to the executive team is a clear commitment to leveraging top-tier talent to reach the company’s long-term vision of sustainable growth and industry leadership.

Mark Hawkes is a senior executive with extensive expertise in operational leadership, financial management, M&A, and strategic planning.

Hawkes will be instrumental in reinforcing Al Seer Marine’s financial stability and supporting its vision of becoming a global maritime powerhouse.