Eric Briar

Chief Operating Officer

Eric has spent over 25 years involved in international marine projects. A Vessel Master on a variety of vessels, primarily engaged in the Oil and Gas sectors, he came ashore as a Safety Manager / Marine Superintendent for Sealion Shipping in 2001. Involved in the management of the several of the most advanced vessels in the world Eric's 6 years with Sealion coincided with an aggressive growth in the companies tonnage and he gained valuable experience in vessel conversion and new build construction.

Managing high profile projects and developing strong teams, Eric successfully transferred to the Offshore Renewables sector after joining SeaRoc as Marine Operations Manager in 2007; during this period he gained experience across wind, wave and tidal projects.
After moving across to Metoc plc in early 2009 he managed a number of key projects and headed the 'Marine Planning and Operations' team, before returning to SeaRoc in June 2010 to head up and develop the Company.

Toby Mead

Head of Offshore Development

Toby is a Master Mariner with 20 years on and offshore marine experience principally gained in cable installation and offshore wind farm construction. A Merchant Naval career culminated with 4 years as Chief Officer (and latterly Night Master) onboard the MPI Resolution, involved in the construction of several Round 1 offshore wind projects. After time spent as a Marine Superintendent within the Oil and Gas market, he moved back to the Renewables sector and in 2007 was seconded to the London Array project, advising on all aspects of the marine construction phase.

In mid-2008 Toby joined Metoc plc and took up responsibility for the overall management of both the Offshore Wind and Cable sectors and fulfilled the Project Director role on several UK and North West European wind farms and a portfolio of interconnector cable projects.

From June 2010 and as 'Head of Offshore Development' with SeaRoc, Toby has responsibility to maximise SeaRoc's profile across the wind, wave and tidal sectors on a worldwide basis whilst ensuring all work is delivered to the highest level.