Aquatic Engineering and Construction, an Acteon company, has appointed Nikhil Panicker as the new regional manager for the Asia Pacific region.

After completing a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at Anna University in India, Nikhil moved to Houston gaining a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He joined sister Acteon company, 2H Offshore in 2007 and has worked in Houston, Rio de Janeiro and Perth, Australia, on a range of deep-water projects.

Panicker is joining Aquatic as regional manager, Asia Pacific based in Singapore, responsible for the sales, execution and delivery of all operations within the region.

His job will be to maintain effective relationships with customers, partners and operators as well as the implementation of strategic business development plans and identifying new opportunities for growth and enhanced presence with the region. Following a development period at Aquatic’s UK headquarters Panicker has relocated to Singapore to start duties in his new role.