Meet Chris Hardie, our Interim Managing Director

Chris Hardie, Interim Managing Director at Aratellus, brings 11 years of board-level experience, with a proven track record in financial leadership and strategic growth.

Chris originally joined Aratellus as Finance Director in 2021 and recently led the successful refinancing of the business in partnership with Harwood Private Capital, securing a solid financial platform to support long-term growth.

Now, as Interim Managing Director, Chris is working with the board to refine and execute the company’s growth strategy. Having worked closely alongside our former Managing Director, Nigel Ward, he ensures continuity in leadership and a seamless transition during a key phase for the business.

“Aratellus combines deep technical expertise with a clear sense of purpose,” said Chris. “We’re well positioned to lead in seabed intervention and investigation — offering solutions that directly reduce the cost and risk of offshore wind construction, and support the wider energy transition.”

With a detailed understanding of the business and a clear strategic vision, Chris is focused on driving efforts to scale Aratellus to meet rising market demand, while staying true to its mission: delivering advanced offshore solutions that help accelerate the move to sustainable energy.