CEO of US arm

SubSea Craft (SSC) has appointed Matthew Zirkle as the CEO of SubSea Craft USA, marking a significant step in the company’s continued expansion across the United States.

The appointment reflects SSC’s investment in its US presence, supporting the company’s long-term growth ambitions and increasing its ability to deliver advanced maritime technologies to US customers.

The announcement comes at a pivotal time for SSC as the company accelerates its expansion across the United States. Building on growing customer engagement and investment in its US presence, SSC is strengthening its operations, partnerships and industrial capability. The appointment also supports SSC’s broader international expansion as the company continues to grow across key allied markets such as Australia.

Camilla Martin, CEO of SubSea Craft, said: “We’re entering an exciting phase of growth in the United States and Matt’s appointment reflects our commitment to building a scalable and sustainable business in the region.”

“His experience leading defence organisations, combined with his understanding of both customer requirements and the wider maritime industry, makes him exceptionally well placed to support our continued expansion and help drive the next phase of growth for SubSea Craft USA.”

Finding new ways to advance solutions for complex maritime challenges

Matthew brings extensive leadership experience across defence, maritime industry and business operations, having held President and CEO roles within the defence sector and led the growth of organisations supporting military and maritime customers.

Combined with his experience as a retired Rear Admiral in the US Navy, Matthew brings a strong understanding of both defence customer requirements and maritime capability development as SSC continues to grow its presence in the United States.

Matthew Zirkle, CEO of SubSea Craft USA, said: “I am honoured to lead SubSea Craft US as the company expands into this important market. The United States and its allies need new ways to meet increasingly complex maritime challenges and SubSea Craft is bringing forward advanced capabilities designed for that environment. I look forward to working with our customers and industry partners to build a strong US presence and deliver mission solutions that make a meaningful difference.”

In his new role, Zirkle will lead SSC’s US operations, focusing on accelerating growth, strengthening partnerships across government and industry and expanding the company’s ability to deliver innovative maritime capabilities to customers.