ABOUT EODEX

COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY EXPERIENCE

EODEX and Alford Technologies have a strong and stable management team who have a wealth of experience in their respective fields. Committed to delivering excellence across all aspects of our UXO service provision, we pride ourselves on driving innovative technical solutions in challenging environments, providing outstanding customer service and using the very best personnel and equipment to support key customer requirements.

Our ability to operate safely and reliably all over the world is the foundation of our operational excellence and our business performance.

In a world where there is increasing demand for environmentally considerate, safe, cost effective UXO solutions, EODEX and Alford Technologies stand at the forefront of this specialist niche market and will continue to follow a management strategy that best allows us to deliver against future requirements.

EODEX TEAM

SIMON MORGAN - CEO

A successful businessman in his own right, Simon has extensive experience at board level and has enjoyed considerable success in developing companies to compete as market leaders in a variety of industry sectors. His involvement and leadership in the finance, aviation and maritime arenas has given him a broad range of experience at the highest level in delivering excellence. His vision for EODEX and building a global brand is characteristically ambitious and chimes with his strong ethical beliefs on the preservation of the marine environment.

ANDREW WOOLLVEN - MANAGING DIRECTOR

A former Royal Naval Warfare Commander and Mine Clearance Diving Specialist he has throughout his career been involved in EOD and underwater clearance operations all over the globe having held a number of high-profile assignments both in the UK and abroad, including sea command and command of UK military diving training. With a rich portfolio of achievements Andrew sits at the operational helm of a company that has been specifically formed to bring the very best military counter UXO processes for use within the commercial subsea sector with safety, environmental safeguarding and cost efficiency as central pillars of its delivery. He is a masters graduate of Kings College and a Member of the Institute of Explosive Engineers.

BERNIE MORRISON FRICS FEI - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bernie came to EODEX in November 2019 having spent most of his 44 year career working in Oil & Gas and latterly in Offshore Renewables, particularly in the subsea arena with such companies as VODL, Brovig, Halliburton, Fugro, Siemens and PanGeo Subsea. Bernie has spent most of his career in the contracting side of the business and held senior Business Development and Management roles in the above companies and on a global basis. Bernie is currently an Executive Director within EODEX, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Fellow of the Energy Institute.

BRIDGET SAMUELS – FINANCE MANAGER

Bridget brings many years of experience of overseeing the finances and accounts of several companies – small and medium sized. She has a wealth of experience in financial reporting and forecasting, of budgets and cashflow. Her priorities are to assist and support the directors to ensure that the company is financially sound by providing reports, advice and guidance.

STEVE VERNON MCGI MIExpE - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Steve joined EODEX in late 2018 shortly after its inception and has seen the company grow into a well-established specialist EOD and explosives engineering organisation. As an operator Steve has spent his entire career mitigating the risk posed by unexploded ordnance from Air Dropped Weapons to the more complicated Improvised Devices. During 33 years in the Royal Navy as a Minewarfare and Clearance Diving specialist, Steve achieved the highest non-commissioned rank and after leaving the service in 2017 he transferred his skill set to the commercial environment. With UK and global experience in renewables and construction, Steve is a member of the Institute of Explosive Engineers and leads the Operations department within EODEX.

SUSAN MORRISON - HSEQ MANAGER

Susan joined EODEX in March 2021 as HSEQ Manager having spent the past 6 years in similar HSEQ roles for Fugro, First Integrated, First Marine and PanGeo Subsea. Previous to these roles she worked in various administration roles with Halliburton. Susan graduated from University of Brighton with an Honours Degree in Music Performance and ran her own music tuition company before returning to the Oil & Gas industry in Aberdeen. EODEX recently gained their ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accreditations with a team led by Susan.

JASON WEBB MIExpE - EOD Equipment & Engineering Manager

After 23 years in the Royal Navy as a Marine Engineer and Mine Clearance Diver, Jason left the service in 2014 as a fully qualified Advanced Underwater EOD Operator. He joined the company in early 2021 with over five years of operational management experience in commercial unexploded ordnance risk mitigation in the UK and abroad. With experience in both marine and land UXO projects, Jason is a member of the Institute of Explosive Engineers and is an integral member of the operations team within EODEX and excels in the day-to-day management of our projects.

JENNY MORRISON - BUSINESS & MARKETING MANAGER

Jenny joined EODEX in August 2021. Jenny started her professional career in Oil & Gas with such companies as Fugro, Total and Petrofac before starting her own retail business in St Andrews that allowed her to benefit from her honours degree in Textile Design from Heriot-Watt University. However, the call of her hometown, family and the Offshore Renewables Industry proved too strong and she returned to Aberdeen working again for Total and latterly PanGeo Subsea.

ANDY ELVIN OBE - President EODEX US

Andrew Elvin OBE joins EODEX US as President, bringing a unique level of knowledge from 35 years as a Royal Navy Warfare Officer. With 30 years specialist experience in deep mine warfare, diving and explosive ordnance disposal, Andrew served a third of his career alongside, and embedded with various US Navy Commands. His final tour was as the Deputy US Mine Warfare Commander in Bahrain and Captain UK Mine Warfare. Dealing with all forms of military ordnance during conflict including ERW, MEC and UXOs, he has amassed a wealth of experience, operating with multi-national commercial, military and industrial organizations, from the Americas through Europe to the Middle and Far East.

Now a US citizen, he has lived with his family in Rhode Island for 8 years and enjoys light engineering and destructive gardening. Andrew is a keen sailor and a diving volunteer at the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project.

Lee Wasling MIExpE - Business & Project Development Manager

After 15 years Royal Navy service encompassing operations and risk management, Lees’ extensive experience in the commercial maritime sector spans over a decade. With professional roles including Offshore Project Manager, Client Representative and Head of Marine Operations, Lee has developed a successful track record in commercial bid wins and delivery of high value projects for major international clients. Lee sits on the EODEX management board, managing the company’s growth and its entry into new markets and is a member of the Institute of Explosives Engineers (IExpE UK).

Joanne Smith - Operations Administration Manager

Joanne is a customer focused professional with over 15 years’ experience in housing advice, management, and tenancy sustainment. Joanne joined EODEX April 2022 to take up a new and exciting challenge of Operations Administration Manager at the EODEX Portsmouth office.

Grace Sanderson - Media & Marketing Executive

Grace joined EODEX in January 2022 as a digital marketing student undertaking a 12-week professional practise placement. After successfully completing her placement, she was taken on as a part-time Marketing and Media Executive in the Aberdeen office, while continuing her studies at Robert Gordon University. Alongside EODEX, Grace also works for Balhousie Care Group which she has done since 2017. Grace enjoys being creative and would love to work within digital marketing when she finishes her studies at university.

Callum Wheeldon - Media & Marketing Executive

Callum joined EODEX as a Marketing & Media Executive for a 12-week work placement. Since April 2022, Callum has joined the team in a part-time role as he embarks on his 4th year of Media Studies at Robert Gordon University. Callum specialises in content creation, including Video Production and Graphic Design, as well as assisting with various Social Media and Marketing tasks. He aims to continue working in media after he finishes his studies at university.