PR Contacts
UK Hydrographic Office
Rachel SmithMarketing Communications Manager
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
t: +44 (0)1823 723358
m: +44 (0) 7920 835047
e: rachel.smith@ukho.gov.uk
Nelson Bostock Communications
Tony Brownt: +44 (0) 20 7792 7440
e: Tony.Brown@nelsonbostock.com
Elliot Adams
t: +44 (0) 20 7792 7412
e: Elliot.Adams@nelsonbostock.com
Helen Gough
t: +44 (0) 20 7792 7424
e: Helen.Gough@nelsonbostock.com
Mike Robinson, Chief Executive
Mike Robinson was appointed Chief Executive of the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) in July 2006. Based in Taunton, Somerset, the UKHO is the worldwide premier supplier of navigational charts and publications as well as providing critical maritime safety information.
To date Mike has made significant changes throughout the business and aims to continue this by focussing the organization further on its digital future. He has also put together a 'top team' which he believes can drive the UKHO forward through this period of transition from paper to digital products. Arguably his greatest achievement so far is that of AVCS, Admiralty Vector Chart Service, which was successfully launched in April 2008 and provides the maritime community with its first truly global, carriage compliant, digital marine navigation service.
Prior to joining the UKHO, Mike was leading international businesses that employ cutting-edge technology in their marketing, investment and portfolio management activities. At HBOS Group (Halifax Bank of Scotland) Mike was instrumental in building their European Insurance and Investment business, initially as Chief Executive, Clerical Medical International and more recently as Chief Executive, HBOS Europe Financial Services.
After completing a degree in Computer Science, Mike worked for a short time as a software engineer before joining Price Waterhouse as a trainee Chartered Accountant and specialised in Computer Audit. After qualification, he transferred to the Management Consultancy practice and managed a number of IT related consultancy assignments.
Mike also worked for Black Horse Financial Services as their Chief Internal Auditor, and after two years was promoted to the role of Strategic Development Director. In this role he programme managed a transformation change programme across BHFS and Lloyds Bank.
Mike is 44, married with two young children. In his spare time his main sport is tennis, but he also is a keen skier and sailor. However, when not working he tries to spend as much time with his family as possible as his previous roles over the last nine years have required almost constant travel.
Rear Admiral Ian Moncrieff BA, National Hydrographer
Ian Moncrieff was born in Lancashire and graduated in Geography and Geology at Keele University in 1977 on a RN university cadetship. He has enjoyed a varied and always stimulating career in the Royal Navy since.
Qualified as a Principal Warfare Officer (PWO) originally specialising in Communications, he has 20 years operational seagoing experience in 11 warships and embracing 4 Command appointments.
He has been the Executive Officer of an aircraft carrier and Commanded the destroyer HMS NOTTINGHAM and Antarctic patrol ship HMS ENDURANCE. His active service includes OPERATION SHARP GUARD (Former Republic of Yugoslavia) and OPERATION BOLTON (Iraq). He has also held One Star Joint Operational Command as Commander British Forces South Atlantic.
Ashore, his staff experience includes a strong pedigree of senior appointments in Policy, Plans and Programmes in MOD Centre, as well as Fleet and Royal Marines HQs. He is a graduate of the Higher Command and Staff Course and Defence Strategic Leadership Course.
He became the UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive UKHO in the rank of Rear Admiral in Dec 06. His portfolio also includes responsibility for all UK Defence related matters.
He and his wife Marion live in the Exmoor National Park and have two sons, Andrew (born 1987), studying Politics in his third year at Liverpool University with an Army bursary and James (born 1990) in his second year of A levels. He is a Younger Brother of Trinity House, a Freeman of the City of London and Member of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, the Institute of Directors, the Royal Institute of Navigation and the RNLI Council. Pastimes include sailing and golf and he has had work published as an amateur wildlife photographer.
Michael Cauter, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive
Michael Cauter was appointed Head of Finance and Business Infrastructure and Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate) on 25th June 2007.
He has considerable experience with enterprises seeking to grow and enter new markets both within and outside of Government. Prior to joining United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) full time, Michael worked with the Shareholder Executive in helping their role supporting a number of Government owned businesses to grow shareholder value, which included acting as MoD's non-executive representative on the UKHO Board.
Prior to this Michael worked with KPMG in a number of capacities, including as Director leading strategic and commercial advisory practice. He has advised and delivered numerous strategic performance improvement projects across a number of technology segments and has worked with many leading global brands. Michael is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Michael is 39, and married with two young daughters. In his remaining spare time he enjoys amateur photography, taking cars around various race tracks and creating a 'connected' home.
Jenny Peart, Head of Admiralty Nautical Products & Services
Jenny Peart was appointed Head of Admiralty Nautical Products & Services in February 2009. Previously, Jenny was Interim Head of Product Management and Development at UKHO from April 2008.
Prior to joining UKHO, Jenny ran a niche consultancy for five years providing interim product management and marketing strategy services, establishing marketing and product management functions and defining processes. She has delivered services to blue-chip multinational organisations, small businesses, technology start ups and a communications private equity firm.
After obtaining a BA (Hons) in Business Studies, Jenny spent over twelve years within marketing and product management. She has managed several teams to deliver financial software, internet services and telecommunications products and professional services throughout the UK, USA and Northern and Southern Europe. During this period, Jenny spent 2 years on secondment in San Diego defining and managing products for a leading software publisher.
Upon returning to the UK, Jenny obtained an MBA from Warwick Business School. She also has several qualifications in Product Management and Marketing and established the U.K. Chapter of the Association of International Product Marketing and Management, offering training and mentoring services.
Jenny is married and in her spare time enjoys family life, skiing and general socialising.
