Seatronics, an Acteon company, and part of its survey, monitoring and data business segment, has announced the appointment of Kevin Strachan as head of finance. The new role will require Strachan to lead the finance function in each of Seatronics’ global bases and divisions.

Strachan holds a masters degree in accounting from Aberdeen University, and a chartered accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. With more than 20 years of experience, he has held a number of managerial roles, including chief financial officer at Chantry Networks in Toronto, Canada, and group financial controller for the Ferguson Group in the UK.

Phil Middleton, group managing director, Seatronics, said, “Seatronics welcomes Kevin to the company in this new role. Kevin has an impressive track record, and we are looking forward to him adding significant value to the management team at Seatronics as we continue to develop our strategic goals in this challenging market.”

Strachan said, “I am excited to join the successful team at Seatronics and look forward to supporting the company's position as the global leader in the rental and sale of marine electronic equipment.”