Ross Pike joins the business in his new role as Estimator, whereby he will be managing everything from initial enquiries through to handing approved proposals over to our projects team, including overseeing the sales pipeline, surveying works, and producing estimates for clients.
Ross takes on the mantle at SD Marine Interiors following over a decade in the industrial design sector, most recently as Operations Director for a leading exhibition design specialist.
He joins the team at a period of rapid growth for the business, which is looking forward to a busy few months as it prepares for large-scale repair work in Canada, Spain and Germany to name but a few projects on the horizon.
On becoming SD’s newest Estimator, Ross said: “I’m over the moon to be joining SD Marine Interiors at such an exciting time for the company. Having worked in design for a number of years, this feels like the perfect time to bring my skills to a new industry, and I’m very much looking forward to being a part of an outfit that is as knowledgeable and dedicated as this one.
“SD has long been a respected player in the repairs sector and I hope that I can bring my own experience and expertise to the marine team as they prepare for a number of new projects around the world.”
Managing Director Simon Dawkins said of the appointment: “We’re delighted to have Ross joining the SD Marine Interiors team; he brings with him some incredible expertise in the design space and will no doubt be a huge asset to us going forward.
“We’re just over halfway through the year and already we can see that 2025 is going to be an incredibly busy and prosperous time for our interiors team, and so having someone of Ross’ calibre on the crew will make the world of difference.”
SD offers a full range of outfitting services for the cruise industry, from cabins to public areas. We are supported by over 120 full-time Hard Surface Repair technicians, seven distribution sites across the UK and a wider team boasting vast knowledge and experience of the marine outfitting industry. To find out more about our marine interiors work and how we can help you, visit the services page here.
