Horton Wison Deepwater Inc. announced the appointment of Gregory Navarre as president of the company and a member of the company’s board of directors.

Navarre brings with him more than 30 years of relevant industry experience to his new role having previously served as chief operating officer of the company, as well as in various executive positions with Global Marine and Horton Wison Deepwater’s sister company Wison Offshore & Marine (USA), Inc.

He succeeds former president, Jim Maher, who recently resigned to pursue other interests.

Navarre is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in marine engineering and naval architecture. He holds a professional license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard as chief engineer unlimited and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, American Association of Drilling Engineers and the Marine Technology Society.