GeoAcoustics Ltd has appointed Paul Stone as General Manager at our headquarters in Norfolk. With 35 years of diverse experience across offshore and subsea operations and management, Paul brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in senior leadership roles.
Paul’s appointment comes as GeoAcoustics' continues to deliver innovations like AI-powered bathymetric data processing for numerous customers worldwide. Recognised as a leading British exporter with a King's Award for Enterprise in International Growth, we also won the Eastern Daily Press Medium Business of the Year Award in November, highlighting our commitment to excellence and reputation as a top employer in our home county of Norfolk.
Paul joins GeoAcoustics following a 17 year career at Seamap Malaysia, which culminated in a five year tenure as General Manager at the company’s Malaysian headquarters from 2018 to 2023. During this time, he led operations, managed manufacturing and repairs, and successfully integrated new product lines. His extensive experience in offshore operations and technology, and customer-focused solutions aligns perfectly with GeoAcoustics’ mission to deliver ‘Excellence in Subsea Sound’.
Reflecting on his new role, Paul said: “GeoAcoustics has an outstanding reputation for delivering cutting-edge sonar technology that sets benchmarks in various marine sectors globally. I’m excited to join the team and contribute to new innovations while strengthening our market position globally. I look forward to working with the talented team and channel partners to build on the company’s unrivalled legacy and drive its future success.”
Linda Dowdeswell, Director and co-owner of GeoAcoustics Ltd, added: “Paul’s extensive experience and proven leadership make him the perfect choice to guide operations and inspire our talented team. His appointment underscores our dedication to sustainability and the delivery of world-class hydroacoustic technology, while supporting our position as an industry leader committed to quality, customer focus, and environmental responsibility.”
GeoAcoustics remains dedicated to advancing marine survey technology through our core portfolio which includes the GeoSwath bathymetric sonar, GeoPulse sub-bottom profiler, and Pulsar side scan sonar. With a focus on combining reliability, innovation, and customer-centric solutions, GeoAcoustics is well positioned for more sustainable growth under Paul’s leadership.