Hertfordshire based software solutions provider to the marine industry NEXTRA is targeting the Aberdeen Energy sector for its next stage growth – The software company boasts clients including North Star Shipping, Superdry, NHS Blood and Transplant, P&O Ferris and ABP Food Group and has now put roots down in the Granite City. With a target to grow the company to £3m revenue by 2023 and add up to 50 new team members from across the Northeast region it heralds an exciting time for NEXTRA.
Heading the NEXTRA team in Aberdeen is David Stickland, commercial director and Paul Dale, accounts director, combined experience of over 50 years in software solution development across several industry sectors including Energy, marine, food production, retail, wholesale and public sector. Aberdeen HQ is The Silver Finn building on Union Street, giving the business a postal address and position akin to the growth strategy and prominence in the city.
Along with the new Silver Finn Building HQ, NEXTRA has appointed Spencer Buchan in the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Aberdeen based Mr Buchan joins the NEXTRA team at a time of rapid growth for the business.
John Thornewill, founder and MD of NEXTRA, said: “We’re delighted to have created a base in Aberdeen, we really feel the NEXTRA suite of products can benefit a number of marine businesses across the region, given the ongoing CV19 challenges the offshore sector faces we have solutions to solve most challenges around rostering and crewing. Paul has built an incredible reputation in the industry, not to mention an unmatched network, bringing with him knowledge and expertise that will significantly strengthen NEXTRA’s presence in Aberdeen. Spencer has held a number of executive roles to date, and we are delighted he has joined the NEXTRA family bringing his experience and knowledge of marketing and a wide network of contacts from across the Energy industry into the business.
As we look forward, we plan to continue building on our growth plans, developing original ideas and developments supported by our talented team, established over the last 20 years. We’re looking forward to meeting with new clients and offering new solutions at a time of incredible challenges for rapid change across the energy sector.”
Paul Dale, commented: “NEXTRA is a unique business with tailored solutions to complex business rules, with an established and strong foundation of talent and capability across the business I am confident we can make NEXTRA a valued partner across the energy sector and particular the shipping and marine industry from our Silver Finn HQ in the heart of the city.”
Paul Dale, account director
David Stickland, commercial director