Unique Group Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Unique Group, global leaders in subsea technologies and engineering, has announced the appointment of Giovanni Corbetta as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from July 1, 2026.

Giovanni brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the offshore energy, subsea, marine services, engineering, and defence sectors. Throughout his career, he has successfully led businesses across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas, building a strong track record in operational excellence, business transformation, acquisition integration, and sustainable growth.

Giovanni Corbetta, newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Unique Group

Most recently, he held several senior leadership roles within James Fisher & Sons plc, including Strategic Advisor to the CEO, Head of Business Excellence, Managing Director of the Marine Contracting Division and Managing Director of JFD. In these positions, he was responsible for offshore and subsea operations, production and manufacturing, engineering services, project delivery, and international business performance.

Prior to this, Giovanni held senior leadership positions within DOF Subsea, Hallin Marine and Saipem where he gained extensive experience managing complex global operations and delivering critical engineering projects in demanding marine environments.

His technical and operational expertise spans subsea technologies, marine services, diving operations, offshore engineering, manufacturing, project execution and international operations management.

Commenting on the appointment, Harry Gandhi, Chairman and Founder of Unique Group, said: “Giovanni’s combination of global leadership experience, deep industry expertise and proven ability to drive operational excellence make him exceptionally well positioned to lead Unique Group into its next phase of growth. He demonstrated a strong alignment with the values that have shaped our company for more than three decades, and we are delighted to welcome him to the team.”

Giovanni added: “I am honoured to join Unique Group at such an exciting point in its journey. The company has built an outstanding reputation for innovation, customer focus and technical excellence, supported by a culture rooted in trust, integrity and entrepreneurship. I look forward to working closely with our talented teams around the world to build on these strong foundations, strengthen our market position and continue delivering value for our customers, partners and stakeholders.

Giovanni’s appointment reflects Unique Group’s commitment to continued growth, innovation and operational excellence while maintaining the values, entrepreneurial spirit and customer-centric approach that have been central to the company’s success since its founding in 1993.

With extensive industry experience and a strong cultural fit, Giovanni is well positioned to lead Unique Group through its next phase of development, building on the company’s established reputation as a trusted partner to customers across the offshore energy, subsea, marine and defence sectors.

Unique Group Appoints Fraser Moonie

Unique Group, global leaders in subsea technologies and engineering, has appointed Fraser Moonie as their Global Commercial & Strategy Development Director – Survey Equipment. Fraser will play a key role in leading and executing the strategic commercial initiatives for the Survey Equipment division across Unique Group’s global locations.

In his new role, Fraser will be responsible for ensuring that Survey Equipment’s commercial strategy aligns with Unique Group’s overarching corporate goals. His focus will be on driving revenue growth, enhancing market share, and collaborating closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and effective commercial strategy execution.

Fraser brings with him a wealth of experience in the offshore, subsea, and survey equipment industry, having held senior leadership roles at Bibby Offshore, McDermott, Mermaid Subsea Services, and most recently at Rovco. His extensive background in ROVs, vessels, survey equipment, and subsea technology positions him well to drive the strategic growth of Unique Group’s Survey Equipment division.

Sahil Gandhi, CEO of Unique Group, welcomed Fraser’s appointment, stating: “We are delighted to have Fraser join our leadership team. His expertise and strategic vision will be instrumental in advancing our Survey Equipment division’s growth objectives. Fraser’s appointment reaffirms our commitment to investing in top talent to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers worldwide.”

In this role, he will be based in the UK while travelling extensively to Unique Group’s local offices to engage with clients, partners, and internal teams.

Commenting on his appointment, Fraser Moonie said: “Unique Group has built a strong reputation for delivering effective and reliable solutions in the offshore and subsea markets. I look forward to working with the team to strengthen our global presence and shape the long-term strategic direction of the Survey Equipment division.”

Unique Group remains committed to expanding its solution offerings and strengthening its position as a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions for the offshore, subsea, and marine industries. Fraser Moonie’s appointment marks another step in the company’s ongoing growth curve.