Ian Douglas
 

Ian Douglas is the CEO of Huawei Submarine Networks, a joint venture between Global Marine Systems and Huawei Technologies. Prior to this role, Ian had been with Global Marine Systems since 1995 serving in various roles. Most recently Ian served as Asia Pacific Director, responsible for all the company's activities in this region, including the co-ordination of strategic key joint ventures with China Telecom, SingTel (ICPL), NTT (NTT-World Engineering Marine Corporation) and the operation of Global Marine Cable Services Pte in Singapore.

In 2002, Ian became Director and General Manager of SB Submarine Systems (SBSS), a joint venture between China Telecom and Global Marine, where he has successfully led the expansion of the company into non-telecoms fields including power cable installation and the provision of offshore vessel support to the oil and gas industry.

He is one of only a handful of western business men to receive the Friendship Award – the highest honour awarded by the Chinese Government for contributions to China.

Ian is a Chartered Engineer and holds an MBA from Henley.

Recent Professional Experience/Background

  • 2008 – 2008: Present: CEO, Huawei Submarine Networks
  • 2005 – 2008: Asia Pacific Director, Global Marine Systems Limited and Managing Director, SBSS
  • 2003 – 2005: Director and General Manager, SBSS
  • 2000 – 2002: Business Manager, EMEA Region, Global Marine Systems
  • 1997-2000: General Manager – Risk Management, Quality, Safety and Environment. Millennium Program Manager.
  • 1992- 1995: Offshore Engineer, Oil and Gas Industry.