UK-based Inyanga Marine Energy Group appoints Martin Murphy as Chair of the Board
Inyanga Marine Energy Group, a UK-based company, has announced the appointment of Martin Murphy as the new Chair of the Board. Murphy, a Chartered Engineer and experienced CEO, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. He served 12 years in the Royal Navy before transitioning into senior corporate and entrepreneurial positions in the marine renewables sector, making him a perfect fit for the position at Inyanga Marine Energy Group.
“This is an exciting time in our development as we welcome Martin Murphy as Chair of our Board. He has exactly the right experience and credentials to help steer our business forward as we enter our next stage of growth,” said Richard Parkinson, CEO of Inyanga Marine Energy Group.
Murphy’s previous experience includes running a tidal energy company in Wales and serving as a Non-Executive Director of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, where he chaired Marine Energy Wales for 12 years. His work has taken him across Europe, North America, and the Far East.
“Inyanga Marine Energy Group is an innovative and talented company with immense potential and the ambition to become a world leader in tidal energy arrays,” noted Murphy.
“With the project at Morlais set for deployment and other worldwide projects underway, including in Southeast Asia and France, Inyanga is poised for a period of rapid growth. It is a great opportunity to take on the position of Chair of the Board at this pivotal time, and I am looking forward to contributing to the company’s future success,” he added.
Sector reaction
“It was a real privilege to work with Martin during his time as Chair of Marine Energy Wales, where his leadership and commitment made a lasting contribution to the sector in Wales,” said Jay Sheppard, Marine Energy Wales Project Manager.
“I am delighted to see him continue that journey with Inyanga, a company at the forefront of tidal energy innovation. With Inyanga’s pioneering work at Morlais and beyond, Martin’s experience will be invaluable in driving forward the next chapter of tidal energy development in Wales and internationally,” Sheppard added.
Inyanga Marine Energy Group operates through two divisions – HydroWing, focused on tidal technology, and Inyanga Maritime, focused on offshore engineering and installation. The company, headquartered in Falmouth, UK, has offices in Quimper, France; Anglesey, Wales; and Nova Scotia, Canada.
In recent developments, Inyanga secured 10 MW for its Morlais tidal energy project through the UK government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and received a £2 million equity investment from the Welsh Government. The company also raised £3.7 million in fresh investment to support the build of a tidal energy demonstrator for the Morlais project in Wales.