HM&R appoints new stakeholder manager

Humber Marine and Renewables (HM&R) has appointed Dave Dawson as stakeholder manager following a successful funding bid to Maritime UK.

Dave, who was introduced at the recent Offshore Wind Connections conference, will lead member engagement and development activity for the regional trade body.

He brings experience from the Aura Innovation Centre, Lampada, and a career spanning finance, community engagement and net-zero innovation. 

Based in North Lincolnshire, he will now focus on understanding member priorities across the Humber cluster.

Dave said: “I’m familiar with working with stakeholders and I have always enjoyed working across sectors, and networking with decision makers at the highest level. 

“I like to collaborate and bring people and projects together – particularly when there are meaningful deliverables. 

“I look at all the changes taking place across the sectors we service, the supply chains, government, mayoral authority, and look forward to demystifying this for the businesses and helping them navigate the way ahead. 

“For me, the only thing holding us back is the timescales for decisions being made. People driving the agenda from a business perspective are so engaged and can see the positives from a societal point of view.” 

The £85,000 funding comes from the Department for Transport-backed Maritime Cluster Development Fund, supporting skills and economic growth in coastal areas.

Andrew Oliver, chair of HM&R, added: “We are delighted to have Dave on board, having had some exceptional applications for the role. 

“Together with my fellow directors, I look forward to seeing how we can now further develop the organisation and support new and existing members to thrive, building on the momentum of the excellent annual conference and Humber Renewables Awards.” 

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