About

HonuWorx is a technology company making the subsea world accessible for those who defend and sustainably commercialize ocean resources.

The world needs to work subsea

Explosive growth in blue economy sectors such as offshore wind is driving an exponential increase in the number of capital assets installed under the sea, which must be regularly maintained and inspected. These same assets, alongside our telecomms cables and gas pipelines must also be defended from bad actors.

Leadership

The HonuWorx team are proven leaders in delivering marine robotics technologies from concept to commercialisation.

We believe that incremental improvements are not enough to make a real change in the subsea industry
and we are here to provide alternative solutions.

Lee Wilson

CEO

Recognised leader in development of cutting-edge remote and autonomous subsea systems.

20+ years experience in engineering, programme management and strategic development roles.

Steven Gray

Non-Exec Chairman

Founder and former CEO of the largest independent ROV company, operating 50 units.

Serial entrepreneur in the offshore services and robotics sectors. Previous UK EY Entrepreneur of the Year winner.

Prior career in law, banking and private equity investment.

Alan Shanks

CFO

CA with extensive experience in private equity, startup businesses, corporate finance, and investment services.

Provides CFO/M&A/fundraising services to high growth businesses on a fractional basis.

Previous FD/CFO at two subsea businesses as they have built from start-up to Private Equity backing at $100m+ valuations.

Chris Sotzing

Autonomy and Software

Has directed engineering and software delivery in both subsea and surface autonomous vehicles, from first code to commercial sea trials.

15+ years at the cutting edge of marine autonomy and robotics control.

PhD in Autonomous Underwater Vehicles.

Wayne Sherry

Subsea Engineering

Leading expertise in subsea engineering and new technology development.

10+ years in creation of subsea intervention solutions, including vehicle deployment and payload capabilities.

Ben Wachendorf

Advisor | Rear Admiral (Ret.)

Ben commanded the most highly decorated warship in US Navy history, is former Commodore of US Navy command which operated all US Navy UUVs, and has successfully run three private venture startups.