Andy Ruhan - Chairman
Andy Ruhan is Chairman of Global Marine and has extensive experience in the telecoms and commercial property sectors.
Andy has a highly successful history of entrepreneurship & business development encompassing such diverse areas as internet infrastructure, hotels, & datacentres. Andy's companies have assets of in excess of £1billion and they employ more 5000 people worldwide.
His previous business experience includes being co-founder and Chief Executive at Global Switch, the world's largest carrier neutral co-location company where, in under two years, the company grew from a single site in London's Docklands to 12 facilities in 9 different countries supporting the needs of worldwide telecom organisations.
Andy is also a board member with each of our three joint venture partners in the Far East and his active participation & contribution has done much to enhance and develop these vital relationships.
Andy is committed to ensuring our long-term growth & success by creating value. His strategic vision for business and motivational leadership skills are key components which continue to inspire Global Marine to exploit the potential that he envisages in the company's industry sectors worldwide.
Recent Professional Experience/Background
- July 2004 - Present: Chairman, Global Marine Systems Limited
- June 2001 - Present: Chairman, NaviSite
- May 2003 - Present: Managing Director, Bridgehouse Capital
- March 2000 - Present : Founding Member and CEO, Clear Blue Technologies
- 1998 - 2000: Co-Founder and Chief Executive, Global Switch
- 1993 - 1998: Founder, The Kingspark Group
Please contact Andy on:Tel: +44 (0)1245 702000
andy.ruhan@globalmarinesystems.com
