Forum Subsea Rentals (FSR) has strengthened its senior management team with the promotion of Nicki Nicholls to the role of global business director.

Nicholls joined Forum in 2008 as part of the Technical Sales team before taking on the roles of sales manager, operations manager and then commercial manager.

Nicholls will be responsible for managing and developing the long-term growth plans for all Forum’s rental product lines. She will be based in FSR’s newly opened operations centre in Westhill, Aberdeen.

In addition, Christian Blinkenberg has been appointed global sales and marketing director of FSR’s Global Services division.

Alan Reid, Forum Energy Technologies vice president Global Services – Subsea Division, said: “Nicki has played an integral role in the success of FSR. Her knowledge and experience are well recognized within the industry and I am totally confident she will grow these businesses further as we look to make the most of our opportunities for growth.”